Is Monmouth County, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Monmouth County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Monmouth County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Monmouth County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Monmouth County, NJ

How much do homes in Monmouth County, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$662,448

$348/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$62,364(+10.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Monmouth County have sold for 10.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Monmouth County was $662,448 in November 2024, up 10.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $348.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $282.3K$312.2K
+10.6%
2 $399.9K$440K
+10.0%
3 $550.1K$604K
+9.8%
4 $735K$810.4K
+10.3%
5+ $1.0M$1.1M
+11.1%

Summary: Monmouth County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Middlesex County
+13.3%
Monmouth County
+10.4%
Ocean County
+9.8%
Mercer County
+9.7%

Housing Supply in Monmouth County, NJ

How many homes are available in Monmouth County, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2,9202,477-15.2%

Summary: The Monmouth County real estate market had 2,477 homes for sale in November 2024, a 15.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 131111
-15.3%
2 566492
-13.1%
3 873733
-16.0%
4 772654
-15.3%
5+ 578487
-15.7%

Summary: The Monmouth County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 15.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 13.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 16%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 15.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 15.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
663570-14.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

231 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

96 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

243 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Monmouth County, you could pay more than the asking price. 42.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 570 homes were sold or pending in Monmouth County in November 2024, down by 14.0% month-over-month. Of the 570 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 43% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Monmouth County, NJ

How long does it take to sell a home in Monmouth County, NJ?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
28 Days34 Days+24.0%

Summary: Homes in Monmouth County had an average of 34 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 24% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

364 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

152 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

45 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Monmouth County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 570 homes were sold in Monmouth County; 64% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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