Is Atlantic City, NJ 08401 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Atlantic City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Atlantic City, NJ 08401 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 106 days and there were 9.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 104 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (9% then), homes sold faster (111 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $229,901. Overall, Atlantic City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Atlantic County, homes here sell more slowly than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Atlantic City ranks #444 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 11 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Estell Manor 08319 (0% sold over asking) or Port Republic 08241 (0% sold over asking), while Minotola 08341 (60% sold over asking) and Dorothy 08317 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.