Essex County, NJ home prices

Essex County, NJ: the typical home is worth $668,383 as of 2026-05, up +3.7% over the past year and +242.7% since 2000. Listings run about $353/sq ft…

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

1975: $36,385 → 2026: $668,383 (18.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $668,383, homes in Essex County sit 14% above the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 186% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #5 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 31 days on the market, with 6% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 8.4× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~73% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,299/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,266/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Union County, NJ ($633,082) · Hudson County, NJ ($645,249) · New York County, NY ($1,206,341) · Bergen County, NJ ($786,366) · Morris County, NJ ($713,369) · Richmond County, NY ($727,917)