Is Deptford, NJ 08096 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Deptford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 47% of homes in Deptford, NJ 08096 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 129 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 58%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 7% to $365,342. Overall, Deptford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Gloucester County, homes here sell faster than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Deptford ranks #184 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Malaga 08328 (25% sold over asking) or Clayton 08312 (30% sold over asking), while Bridgeport 08014 (100% sold over asking) and Gibbstown 08027 (63% sold over asking) are even more competitive.