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Barnegat, NJ—08005

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$504,000
3.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$92,500
26.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
32
35.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.0%
Median Rent
$3,000
7.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,900
105.4% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,400
25.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,000
22.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Barnegat, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in Barnegat, NJ is $504,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.7%. This indicates that home prices in Barnegat, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$504,0003.7%
Single Family $508,0003.7%
Condos $308,0004.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$460,0003.4%
    3 Bed
    		$488,0004.7%
    4 Bed
    		$605,0004.1%
    5 Bed $701,1214.1%
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    3.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    37.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    21.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.9%

    Rental Trends — Barnegat, NJ

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Barnegat, NJ is $3,190, with a year-over-year rent change of -7.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Barnegat, NJ is 1-bedrooms: $1,900, 2-bedrooms: $2,090, 3-bedrooms: $4,080, 4-bedrooms: $3,470. The most common rental property sizes in Barnegat, NJ are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 51.2% and 24.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,000$3,190
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,900$1,900
    2 Bed Rent $2,400$2,090
    3 Bed Rent $3,000$4,080
    4 Bed Rent $3,900$3,470
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    16.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    24.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    51.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.3%

    Property Listings — Barnegat, NJ

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Barnegat, NJ is 32. This is a increase of 35.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 11.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$525,000-2.0%
    Listing Count
    		180-10.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.0%-10.0%
    Days on Market
    		3235.0%
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    Demographics — Barnegat, NJ

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Barnegat, NJ has a population of 25,900, which has increased by 8.0% over the past 5 years. Barnegat, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		25,9008.0%
    % Under 18
    		17.1%-20.1%
    % Seniors
    		30.4%16.5%
    % WFH
    		12.0%207.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		33.5%39.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Barnegat, NJ is a predominantly white area, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Barnegat, NJ is hispanic, making up 6.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.9% of the population in Barnegat, NJ, and this percentage has decreased by 23.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		85.9%1.1%
    % Black
    		2.5%-64.8%
    % Hispanic
    		6.4%-17.9%
    % Asian
    		1.1%175.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		4.9%-23.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Barnegat, NJ

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 644 mortgage originations in Barnegat, NJ, of which 80.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 20.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Barnegat, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		644
    % Conventional Loans
    		80.0%
    % Government Loans
    		20.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		14.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Barnegat, NJ

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Barnegat, NJ under the Section 8 program is 8.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Barnegat, NJ, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		120
    Total Units Section 8
    		115
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		8.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		99.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$110$1,900$1,790
    2 Bedroom-$190$2,400$2,210
    3 Bedroom-$60$3,000$2,940
    4 Bedroom-$620$3,900$3,280

    Affordability — Barnegat, NJ

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.7
    Median Home Price$504,000
    Median Household Income$92,500

    Barnegat, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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