New Brunswick, NJ Housing Market
Warm MarketMetro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the New Brunswick, NJ metro area.
Data period: September 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $584K
- Median days on market
- 43 days
- Months of supply
- 3.3
- Active inventory
- 9,737
- Homes sold
- 2,193
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 100.1%
- Listings with price drop
- 14.5%
- Data month
- September 2026
Pair this view with the rental property calculator, DSCR calculator, and cap rate calculator — or browse all calculators.
Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Competitive
- Buyer leverage
- Medium
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Harder buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Appreciation
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
New Brunswick, NJ market summary
The New Brunswick, NJ metro area housing market is heating up. As of September 2026, the median home sale price is $584K, up 1.5% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 43 days on the market, 0.0% shorter than a year ago.
There are 9,737 homes for sale — 12.3% more than last year. With 3.3 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 2,805 new listings were added during this period, up 1.1% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 100.1% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 36.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 14.5% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
54
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. New Jersey Median
Investor takeaway
Prices are 48% above the national median. Model rent-to-price and expenses carefully before assuming cash flow.
New Brunswick, NJ market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$589K
Price per sq ft
$355
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Months of supply
3.3
Sold above list
36.9%
Price drops
14.5%
New listings
2,805
↑ 1.1% YoY
Pending sales
2,369
Off market in 2 weeks
24.2%
New Brunswick, NJ housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in New Brunswick, NJ?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in New Brunswick, NJ is $584K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is New Brunswick, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 3.3 months of supply, conditions often favor sellers (inventory is relatively tight versus sales pace). Buyers may need to move quickly and keep offers competitive.
How long do homes stay on the market in New Brunswick, NJ?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in New Brunswick, NJ is 43 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is New Brunswick, NJ good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. New Brunswick, NJ can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in New Brunswick, NJ?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for New Brunswick, NJ deals.
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National context
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.