The Salem County real estate market saw its median sale price climb nearly 30% to $350,000 in July 2026 compared to last year. Closed sales dipped 13.3% to 65 homes, and the typical listing sold in 26 days. Inventory rose 12.7%, giving New Jersey buyers a bit more to choose from.
Latest Snapshot: Salem County (July 2026)
| Metric | Latest | vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350,000 | ▲ +29.6% |
| Closed sales | 65 | ▼ −13.3% |
| Median days on market | 26 | ▲ up from 22 |
| Sold over list price | 38.5% | ▼ down from 40% |
| New listings | 83 | ▼ −21% |
| Active inventory | 222 | ▲ +12.7% |
| Pending sales | 92 | ▼ −7.8% |
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 slightly more inventory this month, with active listings up 12.7% to 222 homes. Just under 39% of sales closed above list price, down from 40% last year, which points to a little less competition. New listings fell 21%, though, so options remain limited compared to a few years ago.
What This Means for Sellers in Salem County
Sellers benefited from a sharp jump in median price this month, up nearly 30% to $350,000. Homes took a median of 26 days to sell, a few days longer than last July. Even with slightly fewer multiple offer situations, pricing power remains strong for well positioned homes.
How the Salem County Real Estate Market Has Been Trending
Salem County prices have risen steadily since 2020, and July 2026 marks one of the larger year over year jumps in that stretch. Closed sales and new listings have both slowed compared to last year, keeping the market tighter than the raw price gain might suggest. Days on market have stayed in the low to mid 20s for several years running.
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?
The Salem County market leans toward sellers, with median prices rising sharply even as fewer new listings come to market.
What is the median home price in Salem County?
As of July 2026, the median sale price is $350,000, up 29.6% year over year.
How fast do homes sell in Salem County?
The median time on market is 26 days, up from 22 days a year ago.
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This page is updated monthly as new county data is released. Last updated: based on July 2026 closed-sales data.
