Active Listings
1,058
⇧ 1.1% vs 1,047 last year
Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Essex County, NJ real estate market currently shows 1,058 active listings, with 394 pending sales. Homes are averaging 30 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 30 days on market compared to 31 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 3.2% year-over-year, from $580,000 to $561,700.
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Population: 854,136 · Density: 5,017.1/mi² · Median household income: $92,017
Typical home value: $437,454 · Homeownership: 45.2%
Newark: 07104, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07112, 07114, 07184, 07189, 07191
Teachers Village: 07101, 07102, 07175, 07188, 07192, 07193, 07195, 07199
East Orange: 07017, 07018, 07019
Belleville: 07109
Bloomfield: 07003
Cedar Grove: 07009
Essex Fells: 07021
Fairfield: 07004
Glen Ridge: 07028
Irvington: 07111
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.