NJ Market Dashboard
Bergen County
Last updated: July 2026
Median Sale Price
$848K
Days on Market
70 days
Active Listings
3,890
Sale vs. Ask Price
103.33%
Median Sale Price Trend
12-month rolling median — Bergen County
Days on Market
Green = below average (faster sales)
Inventory Levels
Active vs. new listings — monthly
Price Per Sqft by City
Ranked highest to lowest — Jul 2026
Sale vs. Ask Price
Above 100% = homes sold for more than asking price
Market Health Score
Composite of price momentum, inventory tightness, and demand strength
Zillow 12-Month Forecast
Projected home value change · Zillow Research
+1.5%
Modest growth expected. The market is stabilizing — a reasonable window for both buyers and sellers.
Price Per Sqft by City
Ranked by price per square foot. County average: $468/sqft. Click column headers to re-sort.
| City↕ | Price / Sqft↓ | vs. County Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine | $745 | +59.2% |
| Tenafly | $579 | +23.7% |
| Ridgewood | $568 | +21.4% |
| Paramus | $504 | +7.7% |
| Cresskill | $473 | +1.1% |
| Fort Lee | $456 | -2.6% |
| Bergenfield | $437 | -6.6% |
| Fair Lawn | $433 | -7.5% |
| Englewood Cliffs | $419 | -10.5% |
| Englewood | $407 | -13.0% |
What This Means For You
Data-driven takeaways for buyers, sellers, and investors in Bergen County right now.
For Buyers
Balanced- →Conditions are balanced — neither buyers nor sellers hold a strong advantage. Fair pricing and solid preparation win deals.
- →Homes are selling 2.8% faster than last year. Act quickly — well-priced listings won't last.
- →Homes still sell above asking at 103.33% — so expect competition on move-in-ready, well-priced properties. Budget for at least asking price on desirable listings.
For Sellers
Balanced- →Median prices are up 6.4% year-over-year. The market is rewarding sellers who price with the trend, not against it.
- →Homes priced correctly are selling at 103.33% of list price — above asking. This only happens when you price strategically, not aspirationally.
- →Strong demand means a well-prepared home can generate multiple offers. Don't leave money on the table — prep properly and list at the right time.
- →Spring (March–May) typically brings peak buyer traffic in this county. List prepared, not rushed.
For Investors
Monitor- →With prices up 6.4% year-over-year, Bergen County continues to build equity for existing owners. Entry-level and value-add properties offer the best basis.
- →Affordability is a constraint at the premium price point — focus on small multifamily or lower-priced municipalities within the county for better cap rate potential.
- →DOM of 70 days means motivated sellers are out there. Off-market outreach and patient deal sourcing can yield below-market acquisitions.
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