Housing Market
Monmouth County homes sell in 30 days at 102.8% of asking, driven by lifestyle buyers who want beach access, school quality, and reasonable commutes. The market has three distinct tiers: shore towns (Spring Lake $1.5M+, Deal $2M+, Rumson $1.8M+) command trophy premiums, mid-county suburbs (Holmdel, Marlboro, Manalapan $600-800K) serve corporate families, and inland towns (Freehold Borough, Neptune $350-450K) provide affordable entry. Asbury Park has appreciated 40%+ in five years — the fastest appreciation in the county.
Compare Towns
53 municipalities sorted by median price
| Town | Median Price | Schools | To NYC | Tax Rate | Est. Annual Tax | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumson | $1,800,000 | 9/10 |
72 min
Drive to Little Silver
|
1.34% | $20,456 |
25
|
| Spring Lake | $1,500,000 | 8/10 |
75 min
Spring Lake Station
North Jersey Coast
|
1.23% | $16,789 |
65
|
| Colts Neck | $1,100,000 | 9/10 |
65 min
Drive to Red Bank
|
1.56% | $16,789 |
5
|
| Fair Haven | $1,050,000 | 9/10 |
68 min
Drive to Little Silver
|
1.89% | $16,234 |
55
|
| Holmdel | $850,000 | 9/10 |
60 min
Drive to Hazlet/Aberdeen
|
1.78% | $15,678 |
15
|
| Marlboro | $750,000 | 8/10 |
62 min
Drive to Matawan
|
1.89% | $12,345 |
10
|
| Manalapan | $620,000 | 8/10 |
65 min
Drive to Matawan
|
2.12% | $10,567 |
8
|
| Middletown | $600,000 | 7/10 |
58 min
Multiple stations
North Jersey Coast
|
2.01% | $10,890 |
22
|
| Freehold Township | $580,000 | 7/10 |
65 min
Drive to Matawan
|
2.12% | $10,234 |
12
|
| Red Bank | $550,000 | 7/10 |
65 min
Red Bank Station
North Jersey Coast
|
2.34% | $9,567 |
82
|
| Howell | $550,000 | 7/10 |
65 min
Drive to Matawan/Belmar
|
2.23% | $9,456 |
8
|
| Long Branch | $520,000 | 5/10 |
70 min
Long Branch Station
North Jersey Coast
|
2.34% | $8,234 |
62
|
| Asbury Park | $500,000 | 4/10 |
72 min
Asbury Park Station
North Jersey Coast
|
2.56% | $7,234 |
82
|
| Freehold Borough | $420,000 | 6/10 |
68 min
Drive to Matawan
|
2.67% | $7,890 |
68
|
| Neptune | $420,000 | 5/10 |
72 min
Drive to Asbury Park
|
2.45% | $7,890 |
35
|
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Town Profiles
Rumson
$1,800,000Gold Coast estate community on the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Rumson Country Club. Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HS. Bruce Springsteen's longtime home. Yacht clubs and river access. Old-money NJ at its finest.
Spring Lake
$1,500,000The Irish Riviera. Non-commercial boardwalk (no rides, no vendors). Victorian B&Bs. St. Catharine's Church. Spring Lake HS. NJ Transit station. The most elegant shore town in NJ. Population under 3,500.
Colts Neck
$1,100,000Horse country with 5-acre minimums in some zones. Colts Neck Inn. Delicious Orchards farm market. Freehold Regional school district (CBA, Colts Neck HS). Rolling hills and white fences. The Hamptons of central NJ.
Fair Haven
$1,050,000River town on the Navesink with yacht clubs and paddleboard access. Fair Haven Fields. Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HS. Village-center charm. Under 6,000 residents. Walkable family-friendly enclave.
Holmdel
$850,000Former Bell Labs campus (now Bell Works mixed-use). Holmdel HS ranked in NJ's top 20. Holmdel Park. PNC Bank Arts Center. Corporate-adjacent suburban excellence. Strong Asian-American community.
Marlboro
$750,000Large township with excellent Freehold Regional schools. Henry Hudson Trail. Active-adult communities and family neighborhoods. Strong Orthodox Jewish community in parts. Central NJ location with Route 9/18 access.
Manalapan
$620,000Large suburban township. Freehold Regional school district. Monmouth Battlefield State Park (Revolutionary War site). Mix of developments and rural properties. Growing township with strong family demand.
Middletown
$600,000Monmouth's largest municipality. Middletown North and South HS. Sandy Hook Gateway NRA access. Multiple NJ Transit stations. Bayshore waterfront. Lincroft, Leonardo, and Navesink sections each have character.
Freehold Township
$580,000Large suburban township surrounding the borough. Freehold HS and Freehold Township HS. Michael J. Tighe Park. Route 9 commercial corridor. Mix of established suburbs and newer developments. Family-oriented.
Red Bank
$550,000Named one of America's best small downtowns. Broad Street dining and shopping. Count Basie Center for the Arts. Navesink River waterfront. Two Jays made it famous. NJ Transit station. Diverse, walkable, culturally rich.
Howell
$550,000Large, growing township with Howell HS. Allaire State Park and Village. Mix of developments, horse properties, and rural land. Central location in Monmouth County. Affordable family living with space.
Long Branch
$520,000Oceanfront city with Pier Village luxury shopping and dining. Seven Presidents Park beach. NJ Transit. Mix of waterfront luxury condos and affordable inland neighborhoods. Presidential resort history (Grant to Wilson).
Asbury Park
$500,000The Boss's hometown reborn. Stone Pony, Convention Hall, and the revitalized boardwalk. LGBTQ+ cultural hub. Cookman Avenue dining. NJ Transit. 40%+ appreciation in 5 years. The most exciting transformation story on the Jersey Shore.
Freehold Borough
$420,000County seat with historic courthouse and walkable Main Street. Bruce Springsteen's working-class origin. Freehold Raceway Mall. Growing dining scene. Affordable and walkable. Strong appreciation trajectory.
Neptune
$420,000Home of the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove (Methodist campground community within Neptune). Neptune HS. Shark River Park. Mix of beach-adjacent living and affordable inland neighborhoods. Diverse community.
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