Active Listings
336
⇧ 0.6% vs 334 last year
Carnival Bayou
Clubhouse Lagoon
Downtown Ocean City (Downtown)
Merion Park
Ocean City Homes
South Harbor
Sunny Harbor
The Board Walk (The Boardwalk)
The Gardens
The Goldcoast
The Lagoon
The Riviera (Rivera)
Venetian Bayou
OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226
Real Estate Market Report · Cape May County
Buyer's Market
March 2026 · Source: Realtor.com
Neighborhoods in ZIP 08226
Carnival Bayou · Clubhouse Lagoon · Downtown Ocean City (Downtown) · Merion Park · Ocean City Homes · South Harbor · Sunny Harbor · The Board Walk (The Boardwalk) · The Gardens · The Goldcoast · The Lagoon · The Riviera (Rivera) · Venetian Bayou
Market Analysis
Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The OCEAN CITY, NJ real estate market (08226) currently shows 336 active listings, with 93 pending sales. Homes are averaging 56 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 56 days on market compared to 49 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 11.9% year-over-year, from $1,295,000 to $1,449,750.
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Market Context
Market Context
Population: 11,260 · Density: 643.8/mi² · Median household income: $98,576
Typical home value: $659,540 · Homeownership: 72.1%
Market Overview
Pending
93
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,449,750
⇧ 11.9% vs $1,295,000 last year
Average Price
$2,185,469
⇧ 31.9% vs $1,656,415 last year
Days on Market
56
⇧ 14.3% vs 49 days last year
Price Per Square Foot
Median $/sqft
$830
⇧ 3.4% vs $803/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,484 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend
Market Trends
Inventory & Days on Market
Year over Year
- Listings: 336 this year vs 334 last year
- Days on market: 56 now vs 49 last year
Median & Average Pricing
Year over Year
- Median: $1,449,750 (+11.9% YoY)
- Average: $2,185,469 (+31.9% YoY)
12-Month Price Trend
Median & Average
- Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months
12-Month Inventory Trend
Active & Pending
- Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months
Historical Trend Charts
Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %
Nearby Real Estate Markets
Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets
within 15.5 miles —
891 listings
($1,391,897,054 combined market value)
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08226 | Ocean City, NJ 08226 | 0.0 mi | 314 | $642,913,116 | $1,374,975 | $2,047,494 |
| 08244 | Somers Point, NJ 08244 | 3.2 mi | 71 | $46,856,379 | $556,175 | $659,949 |
| 08221 | Linwood, NJ 08221 | 5.3 mi | 55 | $38,324,275 | $664,945 | $696,805 |
| 08402 | Margate City, NJ 08402 | 6.7 mi | 102 | $202,206,432 | $1,535,000 | $1,982,416 |
| 08225 | Northfield, NJ 08225 | 7.3 mi | 32 | $15,881,280 | $449,000 | $496,290 |
| 08234 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 | 8.3 mi | 164 | $78,515,656 | $452,222 | $478,754 |
| 08243 | Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 | 9.5 mi | 64 | $129,575,616 | $2,147,500 | $2,024,619 |
| 08270 | Woodbine, NJ 08270 | 11.1 mi | 16 | $11,221,808 | $429,250 | $701,363 |
| 08404 | Atlantic City, NJ 08404 | 11.5 mi | 1 | $240,000 | $240,000 | $240,000 |
| 08245 | South Dennis, NJ 08245 | 13.2 mi | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $305,000 |
| 08202 | Avalon, NJ 08202 | 14.2 mi | 67 | $224,347,892 | $3,349,000 | $3,348,476 |
| 08317 | Dorothy, NJ 08317 | 15.2 mi | 3 | $1,139,700 | $379,900 | $379,900 |
| 08240 | Pomona, NJ 08240 | 15.5 mi | 1 | $369,900 | $369,900 | $369,900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes are for sale in OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226?
As of March 2026, there are 336 active listings in OCEAN CITY, NJ (zip code 08226), compared to 334 the prior year.
What is the median home price in OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226?
The median listing price in OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226 is $1,449,750 as of March 2026, a 11.9% increase from $1,295,000 the prior year.
How long do homes stay on the market in OCEAN CITY, NJ?
Homes in OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226 spend an average of 56 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 49 days the prior year.
Is it a seller's or buyer's market in OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226?
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 56 days on market compared to 49 days last year.
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