The Salem County real estate market posted a median sale price of $305,000 in June 2026, up 5.2% year over year. Closed sales rose 8.3% to 78 homes, though new listings dropped 23%. Homes typically sell in 25 days. This New Jersey county remains one of the region’s more affordable options.
Latest Snapshot: Salem County (June 2026)
| Metric | Latest | vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $305,000 | ▲ +5.2% |
| Closed sales | 78 | ▲ +8.3% |
| Average days on market | 25 | ▲ up from 23 |
| Sold over list price | 44.9% | ▲ up from 33.3% |
| New listings | 97 | ▼ −23% |
| Active inventory | 213 | ▲ +13.3% |
| Pending sales | 97 | ▼ −1.7% |
Green ▲ / red ▼ show the direction of change versus the same month last year.
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What This Means for Buyers in Salem County
Buyers in Salem County will find fewer new listings this month, down 23% from last year, but active inventory has grown 13.3% to 213 homes. Nearly 45% of closings went over list price, so well priced homes still draw competition.
What This Means for Sellers in Salem County
Sellers in Salem County are seeing solid demand, with closed sales up 8.3% and the median price reaching $305,000, a 5.2% gain from last year. Homes are taking a bit longer to sell, averaging 25 days compared to 23 a year ago.
How the Salem County Real Estate Market Has Been Trending
Salem County has seen steady price growth over the past year, with median sale prices rising 5.2%. Closed sales are up as well, even as new listings have slowed considerably. Days on market have edged up slightly, suggesting the pace of sales has softened just a touch from last year’s brisk pace.
Salem County Towns We Serve
We work throughout Salem County, including Salem City, Pennsville, Carneys Point, Penns Grove, Woodstown, Pilesgrove, Pittsgrove, Elmer, Quinton, and Alloway.
Other South Jersey County Markets
Compare Salem County with the other markets we cover: Gloucester County, Camden County, Burlington County, Cumberland County.
Salem County Real Estate Market FAQ
Is Salem County a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Salem County remains a fairly balanced market, with rising sale prices favoring sellers but a slower pace giving buyers some breathing room.
What is the median home price in Salem County?
As of June 2026, the median sale price is $305,000, up 5.2% year over year.
How fast do homes sell in Salem County?
Homes average about 25 days on market, up from 23 a year ago.
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This page is updated monthly as new county data is released. Last updated: based on June 2026 closed-sales data.
