Atlantic County, New Jersey Housing Market
In Atlantic County, New Jersey, the median home value is $295,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,376. This places Atlantic County at #650 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #18 within New Jersey.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,109
- Establishments: 7,173
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 676
- Multi-family: 83
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 117,217 (avg $78,047)
- Outflow: 114,443 (avg $77,928)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Atlantic County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08406 | 501.3 | +18.92% | 2025 |
| 2 | 08402 | 579.6 | +27.35% | 2025 |
| 3 | 08232 | 314.1 | +12.95% | 2025 |
| 4 | 08401 | 294.6 | +9.81% | 2025 |
| 5 | 08203 | 483.6 | +11.86% | 2025 |
| 6 | 08221 | 288.7 | +4.91% | 2025 |
| 7 | 08344 | 263.9 | -6.54% | 2025 |
| 8 | 08225 | 298.1 | +10.04% | 2025 |
| 9 | 08244 | 316.2 | +2.93% | 2025 |
| 10 | 08037 | 298.0 | +7.23% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Atlantic County | New Jersey Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $295,000 | $430,014 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,376 | $1,634 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.7% | 68.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.9 | 21.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Atlantic County is 31.4% below the New Jersey state average and 29.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,376/month is 15.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Atlantic County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Atlantic County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.7%, compared to 68.3% in New Jersey and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah County | Virginia | $294,900 | $984 |
| Rabun County | Georgia | $295,200 | $1,047 |
| Barrow County | Georgia | $294,700 | $1,318 |
| Albany County | New York | $294,600 | $1,313 |
| Union County | Oregon | $294,600 | $982 |
Other Counties in New Jersey
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County | $287,100 | $1,402 | 64.7% |
| Gloucester County | $310,400 | $1,531 | 80.1% |
| Warren County | $346,500 | $1,409 | 75.1% |
| Salem County | $239,500 | $1,253 | 71.0% |
| Burlington County | $354,000 | $1,745 | 76.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).