As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Jeep CJ-5 is actually worth $10,400 (fair range $9,200 to $11,700). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 177 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $11,600 — about 12% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of July 2026, the Jeep CJ-5 market has 441 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $11,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,000 and $18,000. Jeep CJ-5 prices have decreased 9.1% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $13,750 to $12,500.
The typical Jeep CJ-5 on the market has 37,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 160 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Jeep CJ-5 Pricing
A fair price for a Jeep CJ-5 in July 2026 is between $7,000 and $18,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,000 to $24,900 across 441 active listings.
Price Distribution (441 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$4,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$11,900
Typical market price
75th
$18,000
Above average / premium
90th
$24,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $14,125, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
110
$15,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
48
$10,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
51
$12,500
50,000 - 100,000 mi
82
$11,500
100,000 - 150,000 mi
54
$6,995
Over 150,000 mi
19
$8,200
Jeep CJ-5 Price Trends
Jeep CJ-5 prices have decreased 9.1% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $12,500 across 36 sales, down from $13,750 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Jeep CJ-5 prices are down 18.8% ($12,500 vs. $15,400 a year ago).
Jeep CJ-5 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
60
$17,000
$17,177
2024-Q4
41
$11,850
$14,453
2025-Q1
48
$15,642
$19,539
2025-Q2
41
$15,400
$15,279
2025-Q3
69
$13,000
$13,692
2025-Q4
67
$14,000
$14,360
2026-Q1
53
$13,750
$15,555
2026-Q2
36
$12,500
$15,659
Best Value Jeep CJ-5 by Model Year
The 1967 Jeep CJ-5 offers the best value with a median price of $3,750 across 7 listings. The most expensive model year is 1956 at a median of $24,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1955
6
$11,000
$5,969
$22,500
1956
4
$24,900
$4,800
$24,900
1957
2
$5,800
$4,800
$5,800
1958
2
$24,799
$23,500
$24,799
1959
2
$5,500
$4,500
$5,500
1960
5
$15,000
$2,950
$33,995
1961
2
$22,500
$4,400
$22,500
1962
1
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
1963
6
$13,900
$3,500
$17,900
1964
5
$7,000
$2,500
$20,995
1965
8
$9,000
$6,500
$18,995
1966
5
$8,000
$3,500
$10,000
1967
7
$3,750
$2,500
$7,500
1968
12
$6,000
$5,000
$18,000
1969
9
$15,000
$3,000
$23,500
1970
11
$9,000
$3,500
$23,998
1971
19
$12,000
$2,500
$65,000
1972
8
$9,500
$2,650
$13,000
1973
35
$13,000
$3,000
$34,995
1974
43
$12,000
$3,000
$34,900
1975
25
$9,000
$3,000
$18,000
1976
37
$16,000
$2,500
$35,000
1977
22
$17,500
$5,000
$69,900
1978
38
$10,000
$3,000
$79,900
1979
55
$11,995
$2,500
$47,900
1980
24
$11,000
$3,000
$33,000
1981
32
$17,400
$5,000
$44,900
1982
9
$12,000
$6,000
$28,995
1983
6
$15,900
$6,000
$19,900
How Mileage Affects Jeep CJ-5 Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Jeep CJ-5 from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 9,423 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
223 mi
1.04x
$10,784
4,916 mi
1.46x
$15,144
10,384 mi
1.02x
$10,626
24,884 mi
0.98x
$10,217
39,722 mi
0.93x
$9,706
63,061 mi
0.89x
$9,284
87,055 mi
0.89x
$9,254
154,919 mi
0.82x
$8,521
238,830 mi
0.70x
$7,240
Mileage sensitivity in this market is comparatively mild — condition and specification matter more than the odometer alone. Implied values are anchored to this market's True Value.
Jeep CJ-5 Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
65% over 113 tests
12 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
54% over 107 tests
24 months
↑ UP
52%
volatile
62% over 95 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Jeep CJ-5 — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Jeep CJ-5
The highest concentration of Jeep CJ-5 listings is in TX with 56 active listings, followed by CA (34), GA (27), WA (26), CO (26).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CT at $7,500, while NJ has the highest at $19,500. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $12,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
56
$9,500
CA
34
$8,200
GA
27
$8,000
WA
26
$8,000
CO
26
$8,500
AZ
25
$10,000
FL
23
$11,900
MI
18
$8,500
IL
14
$16,500
NJ
13
$19,500
Jeep CJ-5 Market Velocity
Jeep CJ-5 listings spend an average of 160 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 75 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Jeep CJ-5 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $7,000 to $18,000. The median is $11,900. Anything below $7,000 is a strong value; above $18,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Jeep CJ-5 prices have dropped 9.1% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1967 model year has the lowest median price at $3,750, making it the most accessible entry point into Jeep CJ-5 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 160 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.