Cumberland County real estate market achieved strong 8.7% median price growth to $295,000 while closed sales dropped 19.5%. Days on market improved significantly to 19 from 34 last year, even as active inventory surged 40.2% in this New Jersey county.
Latest Snapshot: Cumberland County (May 2026)
| Metric | Latest | vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $295,000 | ▲ +8.7% |
| Closed sales | 103 | ▼ −19.5% |
| Average days on market | 19 | ▼ down from 34 |
| Sold over list price | 41.7% | ▲ up from 34.4% |
| New listings | 149 | ▼ −26.2% |
| Active inventory | 396 | ▲ +40.2% |
| Pending sales | 168 | ▼ −9.9% |
Green ▲ / red ▼ show the direction of change versus the same month last year.
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What This Means for Buyers in Cumberland County
Cumberland County provides buyers with significantly more choices as active inventory jumped 40.2% from last year. Despite this increase, homes sell faster at 19 days versus 34 days previously, and more properties sell over asking at 41.7% compared to 34.4% a year ago.
What This Means for Sellers in Cumberland County
Cumberland County sellers benefit from strong pricing power with the median up 8.7% to $295,000 and homes selling much faster at 19 days versus 34 days last year. However, they face more competition with inventory up 40.2% and fewer new listings entering the market.
How the Cumberland County Real Estate Market Has Been Trending
Cumberland County shows a tale of two trends with robust 8.7% price appreciation offset by a sharp 19.5% drop in sales activity. The dramatic 40.2% inventory increase alongside a 26.2% decline in new listings suggests market participants are taking a wait-and-see approach.
Cumberland County Towns We Serve
We work throughout Cumberland County, including Vineland, Millville, Bridgeton, Upper Deerfield, Maurice River, Fairfield, Commercial, Deerfield, Hopewell, and Greenwich.
Other South Jersey County Markets
Compare Cumberland County with the other markets we cover: Gloucester County, Camden County, Burlington County, Salem County.
Cumberland County Real Estate Market FAQ
Is Cumberland County a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cumberland County shows mixed signals with strong price growth but significantly more inventory, creating opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
What is the median home price in Cumberland County?
As of May 2026, the median sale price is $295,000, up 8.7% year over year.
How fast do homes sell in Cumberland County?
Homes average about 19 days on market, down from 34 a year ago.
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This page is updated monthly as new county data is released. Last updated: based on May 2026 closed-sales data.
