Trenton, NJ metro area Housing Market
Cool MarketComprehensive housing market data for the Trenton, NJ metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.
Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$448K
↑ 9.4% YoY
Days on Market
60 days
↑ 11.1% YoY
Active Inventory
664
↑ 13.7% YoY
Homes Sold
201
↓ 1.0% YoY
Cool Market
Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.
Trenton, NJ metro area Market Summary
The Trenton, NJ metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $448K, up 9.4% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 60 days on the market, 11.1% longer than a year ago.
There are 664 homes for sale — 13.7% more than last year. With 3.3 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 262 new listings were added during this period, up 12.9% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 99.6% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 39.8% of homes sell above their asking price. 17.2% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
68
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. New Jersey Median
Investor Takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage.
Trenton, NJ metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$439K
Price per Sq Ft
$269
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.6%
Months of Supply
3.3
Sold Above List
39.8%
Price Drops
17.2%
New Listings
262
↑ 12.9% YoY
Pending Sales
231
Off Market in 2 Weeks
28.6%
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