Essex County Housing Market Report December 2024•Essex County, New Jersey

hero building illustration for mobile

Housing Prices in Essex County, NJ

How much do homes in Essex County, NJ cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Essex County, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Essex County is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since December 2023

At the same time last year, Essex County was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Essex County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$650,026$317/SqFt
+$67,819
+11.6%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Essex County have sold for 11.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Essex County was $650,026 in December 2024, up 11.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $317.

Median Sold Price By City

Median Sold Price By City
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Essex County
+11.6%
Passaic County
+10.8%
Union County
+10.0%
Hudson County
+8.3%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsDec 2023Dec 2024Change YoY
1$225.5K$259.9K
+15.3%
2$420K$421.6K
0.4%
3$529.8K$585K
+10.4%
4$703.3K$820.6K
+16.7%
5$1.2M$1.3M
+10.6%

Summary: Essex County housing price by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +15.3%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.4%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +10.4%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +16.7%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +10.6%.

Housing supply in Essex County, NJ

How many homes are available in Essex County, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
2,025Last MonthDec 2024
2,0282 months agoNov 2024
-0.1 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Summary: The Essex County real estate market had 2,025 homes for sale in Dec 2024, a 0.1 % decrease compared to Nov 2024.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
273Last MonthDec 2024
3102 months agoNov 2024
-11.9 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsNov 2024Dec 2024Change MoM
17979
0.0%
2203187
-7.9%
3491443
-9.8%
4416384
-7.7%
5839932
+11.1%

Summary: Essex County housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -7.9%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -9.8%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -7.7%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +11.1%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Essex County, NJ cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price197 Homes

At Asking Price21 Homes

Under Asking Price55 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Essex County, you could pay more than the asking price. 72.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 273 homes were sold or pending in Essex County in December 2024, down by 11.9% month-over-month. Of the 273 sold homes, 20% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and and 72% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Essex County, NJ

How long does it take to sell a home in Essex County, NJ?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days5 Homes

30 – 90 Days2 Homes

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Essex County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During December 2024, 273 homes were sold in Essex County; 2% of homes were sold within 30 days, 1% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 1% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
44 DaysThis YearDec 2024
34 Days1 year agoDec 2023
+30.0 %
Change YoYDec 2023 – Dec 2024

Summary: Homes in Essex County had an average listing age of 44 days in Dec 2024, up by 30.0% compared to the previous year.

Connect With An Agent

Local real estate agents are ready to help you find a home here

Sell My Home

Sell your home with an expert or get the job done on your own.

Get Approved

Get a customizable mortgage solution based on today's rates.

Newest Listings in Essex County, NJ

What homes are available in Essex County, NJ?

See More Listings

Nearby markets

Popular Cities with Homes for Sale in New Jersey

MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from Garden State MLS, New Jersey MLS, ALL JERSEY MLS, Realty Multiple Listing System Inc., and Monmouth Ocean Regional MLS for the period 01/01/2023 - 01/01/2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright © 2025 Garden State Multiple Listing Service, L.L.C. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer: The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of Garden State Multiple Listing Service, L.L.C. Real estate listings held by other brokerage firms are marked as an IDX Listing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Notice: The dissemination of listings displayed herein does not constitute the consent required by N.J.A.C. 11:5.6.1 (n) for the advertisement of listings exclusively for sale by another broker. Any such consent must be obtained in writing from the listing broker.

The information on this web site is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. We are not responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, or typographical errors. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. Properties subject to prior sale, change, withdrawal or rental.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 1/17/2025, 11:20:49 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
IDXDisclaimer: The data relating to the real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange Program of the NJMLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Rocket Homes Real Estate, LLC are marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. Some properties listed with the participating brokers do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Listings of brokers that do not participate in Internet Data Exchange do not appear on this website.

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Source: New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Copyright© 2025 New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.

Rocket Homes Real Estate, 701 Griswold St, Suite 21, Detroit, MI 48226

Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 1/17/2025, 11:21:09 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
IDX The data relating to real estate for sale on this web-site comes in part from the Internet Listing Display database of the CENTRAL JERSEY MULTIPLE LISTING SYSTEM. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than this site-owner are marked with the ILD logo. The CENTRAL JERSEY MULTIPLE LISTING SYSTEM does not warrant the accuracy, quality, reliability, suitability, completeness, usefulness or effectiveness of any information provided. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing or renting. Copyright 2025, CENTRAL JERSEY MULTIPLE LISTING SYSTEM. All Rights Reserved. The CENTRAL JERSEY MULTIPLE LISTING SYSTEM retains all rights, title and interest in and to its trademarks, service marks and copyrighted material.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 1/17/2025, 11:20:52 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
IDXThe data relating to real estate for sale or rent on this web site comes in part from the IDX program of the HCMLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than this broker are marked with the HCIDX mark and the information about them includes the name of the listing broker. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Listing(s) information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Copyright © 2025 Realty Multiple Listing System, Inc. Incorporated in 1952 (aka RMLS, Hudson County MLS). All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 1/17/2025, 11:16:05 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
IDX The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data exchange (“IDX”) program of the Monmouth/Ocean MLS Monmouth County Association Board of Realtors. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Real estate listings held by other brokerage firms are indicated by detailed information about them such as the name of the listing firms. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright © 2025 Monmouth/Ocean MLS Monmouth County Association Board of Realtors. All Rights Reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 1/17/2025, 11:21:04 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.