NJ Market Dashboard
Hudson County
Last updated: July 2026
Median Sale Price
$747K
Days on Market
42 days
Active Listings
2,429
Sale vs. Ask Price
100.25%
Median Sale Price Trend
12-month rolling median — Hudson 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
+0.7%
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: $532/sqft. Click column headers to re-sort.
| City↕ | Price / Sqft↓ | vs. County Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Hoboken | $944 | +77.4% |
| Jersey City | $521 | -2.1% |
| Union City | $413 | -22.4% |
| Secaucus | $411 | -22.7% |
| North Bergen | $402 | -24.4% |
| Kearny | $352 | -33.8% |
| Bayonne | $351 | -34.0% |
| Harrison | $323 | -39.3% |
| Guttenberg | $310 | -41.7% |
What This Means For You
Data-driven takeaways for buyers, sellers, and investors in Hudson County right now.
For Buyers
Favorable- →With a market health score of 33/100, this is a buyer's market — you have negotiating power that wasn't available in 2021–2023.
- →Homes are selling 25% faster than last year. Act quickly — well-priced listings won't last.
- →Homes still sell above asking at 100.25% — so expect competition on move-in-ready, well-priced properties. Budget for at least asking price on desirable listings.
For Sellers
Price Carefully- →Median prices are up 3% year-over-year. The market is rewarding sellers who price with the trend, not against it.
- →Homes priced correctly are selling at 100.25% of list price — above asking. This only happens when you price strategically, not aspirationally.
- →In a buyer's market, presentation is non-negotiable. Declutter, stage the main living areas, and address any obvious deferred maintenance before listing.
- →Spring (March–May) typically brings peak buyer traffic in this county. List prepared, not rushed.
For Investors
Monitor- →With prices up 3% year-over-year, Hudson 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 42 days means motivated sellers are out there. Off-market outreach and patient deal sourcing can yield below-market acquisitions.
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