Union County, NJ home prices

Union County, NJ: the typical home is worth $633,082 as of 2026-05, up +1.4% over the past year and +210.6% since 2000. Listings run about $348/sq ft…

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

1975: $40,126 → 2026: $633,082 (15.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $633,082, homes in Union County sit 8% above the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 171% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #9 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 30 days on the market, with 7% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.3× 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 ~41% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,125/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,516/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Essex County, NJ ($668,383) · Richmond County, NY ($727,917) · Hudson County, NJ ($645,249) · Middlesex County, NJ ($587,181) · Somerset County, NJ ($666,922) · Morris County, NJ ($713,369)