NJ Market Dashboard
Passaic County
Last updated: May 2026
Median Sale Price
$606K
Days on Market
30 days
Active Listings
1,229
Sale vs. Ask Price
104.03%
Median Sale Price Trend
12-month rolling median — Passaic 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
+0.6%
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: $382/sqft. Click column headers to re-sort.
| City↕ | Price / Sqft↓ | vs. County Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton | $408 | +6.8% |
| Pompton Lakes | $408 | +6.8% |
| Passaic | $343 | -10.2% |
| Totowa | $336 | -12.0% |
| Ringwood | $270 | -29.3% |
| Paterson | $252 | -34.0% |
| Haledon | $222 | -41.9% |
What This Means For You
Data-driven takeaways for buyers, sellers, and investors in Passaic 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 45.5% faster than last year. Act quickly — well-priced listings won't last.
- →Homes still sell above asking at 104.03% — 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 2.7% year-over-year. The market is rewarding sellers who price with the trend, not against it.
- →Homes priced correctly are selling at 104.03% 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 2.7% year-over-year, Passaic County continues to build equity for existing owners. Entry-level and value-add properties offer the best basis.
- →Relative affordability (score: 42/100) compared to neighboring counties makes this an attractive target for both buy-and-hold and fix-and-flip strategies.
- →DOM of 30 days means motivated sellers are out there. Off-market outreach and patient deal sourcing can yield below-market acquisitions.
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