Cumberland County, NJ home prices

Cumberland County, NJ: the typical home is worth $278,798 as of 2026-05, up +1.5% over the past year and +174.9% since 2000. Listings run about $198/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $29,928 → 2026: $278,798 (9.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $278,798, homes in Cumberland County sit 53% below the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 19% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #21 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 47 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,376/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,604/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Salem County, NJ ($297,535) · Cape May County, NJ ($802,509) · Kent County, DE ($372,161) · Gloucester County, NJ ($384,723) · Atlantic County, NJ ($384,208) · New Castle County, DE ($372,586)