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Absecon, NJ—08201

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$351,000
5.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$72,100
5.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
53
52.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
3.3%
Median Rent
$1,800
6.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,740
3.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,900
7.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,700
8.0% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Absecon, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in Absecon, NJ is $351,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.1%. This indicates that home prices in Absecon, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$351,0005.1%
Single Family $371,0004.8%
Condos $195,0004.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$229,0003.2%
    3 Bed
    		$365,0003.4%
    4 Bed
    		$430,0003.9%
    5 Bed $490,4063.5%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.6%
    1 Bedroom
    12.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    39.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.1%

    Rental Trends — Absecon, NJ

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Absecon, NJ is $1,960, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Absecon, NJ is 1-bedrooms: $1,710, 2-bedrooms: $1,970, 3-bedrooms: $2,700. The most common rental property sizes in Absecon, NJ are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 52.3% and 35.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,800$1,960
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,740$1,710
    2 Bed Rent $1,900$1,970
    3 Bed Rent $2,700$2,700
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    35.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    52.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    10.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.5%

    Property Listings — Absecon, NJ

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Absecon, NJ is 53. This is a increase of 52.0% 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 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$295,000-8.0%
    Listing Count
    		417.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.2%7.0%
    Days on Market
    		5352.0%
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    Demographics — Absecon, NJ

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Absecon, NJ has a population of 10,100, which has increased by 1.6% over the past 5 years. Absecon, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 32.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		10,1001.6%
    % Under 18
    		21.5%12.0%
    % Seniors
    		16.7%-14.8%
    % WFH
    		9.1%911.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		32.2%17.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Absecon, NJ is a predominantly white area, with 64.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Absecon, NJ is hispanic, making up 15.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 12.5% of the population in Absecon, NJ, and this percentage has increased by 19.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		64.7%-1.8%
    % Black
    		10.7%-30.5%
    % Hispanic
    		15.2%10.9%
    % Asian
    		6.1%35.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		12.5%19.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Absecon, NJ

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 153 mortgage originations in Absecon, NJ, of which 73.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 66.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Absecon, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		153
    % Conventional Loans
    		73.0%
    % Government Loans
    		27.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		3.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		16.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Absecon, NJ

    Absecon, NJ lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		103
    Total Units Section 8
    		87
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		6.1%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		82.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$30$1,740$1,710
    2 Bedroom$180$1,900$2,080
    3 Bedroom$210$2,700$2,910
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$3,210

    Affordability — Absecon, NJ

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.8
    Median Home Price$351,000
    Median Household Income$72,100

    Absecon, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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