| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | $742,000 | -2.3% | 56 | 38,158 | 7.6 | $219,000 |
| Atlantic City | $544,450 | +0.4% | 61 | 2,162 | 6.8 | $168,000 |
| Trenton | $449,900 | +0.5% | 52 | 842 | 4.7 | $146,000 |
| Vineland | $299,950 | -4.0% | 50 | 365 | 4.7 | $97,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
New Jersey housing market
Across the 4 New Jersey markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $497,175 as of September 2026, and 2 of 4 are priced below a year ago. Newark is the most expensive ($742,000) and Vineland the least ($299,950).
Midpoint median list price
$497,175
4 markets
Markets down YoY
2/4
September 2026
Active listings
41,527
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each New Jersey market?
The table lists every New Jersey market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in New Jersey?
Trenton posted the biggest year-over-year change in New Jersey (+0.5%) and Vineland the weakest (-4.0%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is -1.0%, with 41,527 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in New Jersey?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $97,000 a year in Vineland and $219,000 in Newark, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
New Jersey housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in New Jersey?
Across WealthyBud's 4 tracked New Jersey markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $497,175 as of September 2026, from $299,950 in Vineland to $742,000 in Newark.
Are home prices falling in New Jersey?
2 of 4 tracked New Jersey markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Vineland at -4.0%.
What is the most expensive housing market in New Jersey?
Newark has the highest median listing price among tracked New Jersey markets at $742,000 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in New Jersey?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $97,000 a year in Vineland and $219,000 in Newark, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
Working in New Jersey real estate? See New Jersey agent salary (BLS median $99,990) and how to get licensed. Compare states on the state hub index or see where prices are falling nationwide.