NJ Market Dashboard
Hudson County
Last updated: April 2026
Median Sale Price
$753K
Days on Market
51 days
Active Listings
2,155
Sale vs. Ask Price
99.79%
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 — Apr 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
+0.8%
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: $524/sqft. Click column headers to re-sort.
| City↕ | Price / Sqft↓ | vs. County Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Hoboken | $944 | +80.2% |
| Jersey City | $521 | -0.6% |
| Union City | $413 | -21.2% |
| Secaucus | $411 | -21.6% |
| North Bergen | $402 | -23.3% |
| Kearny | $352 | -32.8% |
| Bayonne | $351 | -33.0% |
| Harrison | $323 | -38.4% |
| Guttenberg | $310 | -40.8% |
What This Means For You
Data-driven takeaways for buyers, sellers, and investors in Hudson County right now.
For Buyers
Balanced- →Conditions are balanced — neither buyers nor sellers hold a strong advantage. Fair pricing and solid preparation win deals.
- →Days on market are up 8.5% year-over-year, meaning homes are sitting longer. Use this time to get thorough inspections done before making offers.
- →Homes are selling slightly below asking (99.79%), so there's room to negotiate — especially on homes with longer days on market.
For Sellers
Balanced- →Median prices are up 9.5% year-over-year. The market is rewarding sellers who price with the trend, not against it.
- →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 9.5% 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 51 days means motivated sellers are out there. Off-market outreach and patient deal sourcing can yield below-market acquisitions.
From the Blog
Hudson County Q1 2026 Real Estate Market Report
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