New Jersey Housing Market

Warm Market

Housing market data and trends for New Jersey. Track median prices, inventory, days on market, and competition metrics for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$547K

4.0% YoY

Days on Market

49 days

8.9% YoY

Active Inventory

18,878

0.5% YoY

Homes Sold

5,929

2.4% YoY

Warm Market

The market is active with moderate buyer demand.

New Jersey Market Summary

The New Jersey housing market is heating up. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $547K, up 4.0% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 49 days on the market, 8.9% longer than a year ago.

There are 18,878 homes for sale — 0.5% more than last year. With 3.2 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 10,206 new listings were added during this period, down 0.2% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 100.8% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 43.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 16.3% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

63

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 3.2
Days on Market 49
Price Drops 16.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio 100.8%
Market Temperature Warm

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 25.2%
Days on Market (National: 55) 10.9%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 98.6%

Investor Takeaway

This market shows balanced conditions. Evaluate individual deals carefully using rent-to-price ratios and local comps.

New Jersey Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$588K

Price per Sq Ft

$345

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.8%

Months of Supply

3.2

Sold Above List

43.9%

Price Drops

16.3%

New Listings

10,206

0.2% YoY

Pending Sales

7,962

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