Salem County, NJ home prices

Salem County, NJ: the typical home is worth $297,535 as of 2026-05, up +1.7% over the past year and +187.5% since 2000. Listings run about $183/sq ft…

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

1978: $34,259 → 2026: $297,535 (8.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $297,535, homes in Salem County sit 49% below the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 27% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #20 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 49 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.5× local income, that's more affordable 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 — ~$1,469/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,705/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Gloucester County, NJ ($384,723) · New Castle County, DE ($372,586) · Cumberland County, NJ ($278,798) · Delaware County, PA ($369,653) · Camden County, NJ ($357,651) · Cecil County, MD ($384,991)