04/23/2026
🌊 Ocean City, NJ Real Estate This Summer — Here's What You Need to Know
If you've been thinking about buying or selling in Ocean City, now is a great time to pay attention to what's happening in our market heading into summer 2026.
Here's the short version: demand is strong, inventory is tight, and prices are holding firm. The average sale price in Ocean City hit around $1.4 million in 2025 — up over 11% from the year before — and while we expect price growth to moderate a bit this summer (think 5–8%), there's no sign of things cooling off dramatically.
Why? Ocean City is a fully built-out barrier island. There's simply not a lot of room for new construction, which means inventory stays limited and well-priced properties continue to move. Right now there are only around 250 homes on the market — that's still a relatively tight supply for how much buyer interest exists.
What does this mean for you?
🏡 Sellers — you're still in a strong position. Serious buyers are out there, and the summer season brings motivated out-of-town shoppers ready to make decisions.
🔑 Buyers — if you've been waiting for the market to "crash," the data just doesn't support that happening here. Getting in now, before the summer rush peaks, could be a smart move.
Whether you're thinking of buying your slice of the Jersey Shore or ready to cash in on years of appreciation, I'd love to chat. Drop a comment or shoot me a message! 👇
Jim Murray
Keller Williams Jersey Shore
Contact Jim Murray at (609) 338-8974 to buy or sell real estate in Southern New Jersey!
