2025 proved to be another active year in the South Jersey housing market. After a relatively steady spring and summer selling season, year-end activity reflects nuanced shifts in buyer demand, limited inventory, and local price dynamics. Here’s a county-by-county deep dive into what happened in Burlington, Camden, Atlantic, and Gloucester counties and how they stacked up by volume and price.
Market Snapshot — Key Metrics (Jan 1–Dec 24, 2025)
Below are the primary figures for sales volume and median home prices across the four counties (based on the most recent available data):
1. Burlington County
- Residential sales volume (past 12 months): ~5,727–5,761 homes sold. PropertyFocus
- Median home price (2025): ~$370,000 (Property Focus data). PropertyFocus
- Market dynamics: Around late 2025, median local MLS data shows median sales around $375,500–$376,000 and homes selling at a roughly equivalent pace compared to last year. Redfin
2025 Summary: Burlington County remained one of the busiest markets in South Jersey with strong sales volume and median prices near the mid-$300k range. Mortgage rate dynamics and inventory shifts likely influenced seasonal selling patterns.
2. Camden County
- Residential sales volume: ~6,737 homes sold in the past 12 months. PropertyFocus
- Median home price: ~$317,250 (Property Focus). PropertyFocus
- Price trends: Attom data estimates median sales around $317,500 in early 2025, marking moderate year-over-year appreciation. Property Navigator
2025 Summary: Camden had the highest volume of home sales among the four counties, reflecting active demand, especially in more affordable neighborhoods. Median prices were below Burlington’s but still competitive relative to broader regional metrics.
3. Atlantic County
- Residential sales volume: ~4,560 homes sold (Property Focus). PropertyFocus
- Median home price: ~$315,000 (Property Focus). PropertyFocus
- Market context: Broader Attom data suggests median home values near $340,000 as of early 2025. Property Navigator
2025 Summary: Atlantic County’s market showed solid activity but lower sales volume compared to Camden and Burlington. Median prices remained similar to Camden’s, demonstrating good affordability relative to some Central/New Jersey counties.
4. Gloucester County
- Residential sales volume: ~4,178 homes sold. PropertyFocus
- Median home price: ~$335,000 (Property Focus). PropertyFocus
- Local trends: Some MLS data suggests median prices closer to $380k in late 2025, with a slight increase year-over-year and slower sales count in individual months. Redfin
2025 Summary: Gloucester County had the smallest sales volume among the four but competitive pricing, with median prices roughly between those in Burlington and Camden/Atlantic counties depending on source and timing.
Ranking Counties by Median Home Price (Highest → Lowest)
Based on aggregated data from 2025:
- Burlington County — ~$370,000 12-mo median (Property Focus) PropertyFocus
- Gloucester County — ~$335,000 12-mo median (Property Focus) PropertyFocus
- Atlantic County — ~$315,000 12-mo median (Property Focus) PropertyFocus
- Camden County — ~$317,250 12-mo median (Property Focus) PropertyFocus
Note: Median values vary slightly between sources and individual MLS snapshots, especially in late 2025 (e.g., Redfin reports median prices near $376k in Burlington). Redfin
📉 Market Trends and Insights for 2025
📍 Inventory & Listings Dynamics
Across New Jersey and nationally, inventory remained a central theme in 2025. Although sales persisted, listings were tight relative to demand — a trend observed nationally that kept markets competitive. Barron’s
Price Growth
Price growth was moderate in many markets: Burlington showed slight year-over-year stability, while other counties saw modest increases depending on neighborhood inventory and buyer appetite. Redfin
Buyer Behavior
Limited inventory combined with still relatively high mortgage rates nudged buyers to act quickly in spring and early fall, resulting in homes selling near or above list prices in many submarkets. nationalintegritytitle.com
What 2025 Tells Us
In sum, the South Jersey residential market remained resilient through 2025, shaped by demand that matched or slightly outpaced supply in many segments. Camden stood out for sale volume, Burlington commanded higher median pricing, and Atlantic and Gloucester offered balanced, value-oriented opportunities.
For buyers and sellers alike, 2025 underscored the importance of timely pricing strategies, inventory awareness, and realistic expectations as the market continued its transition from pandemic-era extremes toward a more stabilized—but still competitive—environment.