NJ Market Dashboard
Hudson County
Last updated: May 2026
Median Sale Price
$683K
Days on Market
45 days
Active Listings
2,259
Sale vs. Ask Price
100.15%
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 — May 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: $512/sqft. Click column headers to re-sort.
| City↕ | Price / Sqft↓ | vs. County Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Hoboken | $944 | +84.4% |
| Jersey City | $521 | +1.8% |
| Union City | $413 | -19.3% |
| Secaucus | $411 | -19.7% |
| North Bergen | $402 | -21.5% |
| Kearny | $352 | -31.3% |
| Bayonne | $351 | -31.4% |
| Harrison | $323 | -36.9% |
| Guttenberg | $310 | -39.5% |
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 13/100, this is a buyer's market — you have negotiating power that wasn't available in 2021–2023.
- →Days on market are up 7.1% year-over-year, meaning homes are sitting longer. Use this time to get thorough inspections done before making offers.
- →Homes still sell above asking at 100.15% — 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 down 5.8% from a year ago. Overpricing will cause your home to sit — price at market from day one to generate real interest.
- →Homes priced correctly are selling at 100.15% 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- →Price softening (-5.8% YoY) combined with a buyer's market score of 13/100 creates an acquisition window that hasn't existed in years.
- →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 45 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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