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Elizabeth, NJ 07206
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Housing market overview · Updated monthly ·
$662,500median sale price
The median home sale price in Elizabeth, NJ is $662,500, up 4.3% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 29 days with 144 active listings. The market is currently a seller's market. (Source: Redfin monthly MLS data, as of May 2026 — the most recent Redfin release; Redfin publishes each month's data on a ~6-week lag.)
Elizabeth, NJ is currently a seller's market, based on 3.4 months of supply and homes selling in about 29 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
42
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
29
Average pace
Active listings
144
3.4 months supply
Sale-to-list
101.8%
Above asking
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $662,500 |
| Median list price | $669,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | +4.3% |
| Average days on market | 29 days |
| Active inventory | 144 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.4 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 101.8% |
| Median price per sq ft | $322/sq ft |
| Homes sold (latest month) | 42 |
| New listings (latest month) | 62 |
| Listings with a price cut | 9.7% |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
How the Elizabeth, NJ market breaks down across single-family homes, condos, and townhouses.
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $600,000 | $305/sq ft | 21 | 29 days |
| Condo / Co-op | $200,000 | $357/sq ft | 1 | 25 days |
| Townhouse | $665,000 | $340/sq ft | 1 | 200 days |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
The Elizabeth housing market is currently classified as a seller's market with a median sale price of $662,500. Prices have risen 4.3% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 29 days on market, indicating 3.4 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.The price-to-income ratio of 8.6x provides context for how home values compare to local earning capacity.
There are currently 144 homes listed for sale in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The median listing price is $670K. Featured listings range from $265,000 to $1,150,000.

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Active listings
144
Homes on market
Median list price
$670K
Avg. days on market
29
Days until sale
New this week
62
Newly listed
Population
135,887
Median income
$63,874/yr
Median age
35.8 years
Owner-occupied
25.4%
College grads
14.2%
Avg commute
27 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS
Zillow home value
$547,806
Zillow rent index
$2,255/mo
Price-to-rent ratio
20.2x
Price-to-income
8.6x
Source: Zillow Research
Elizabeth is a community of approximately 136K residents with a median age of 35.8 years.The median household income is $63,874, which represents a working-class community with solid middle-income opportunities. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, showing a mixed educational demographic.
Homeownership rates are at 25.4%, showing a blend of owner and renter-occupied properties. The average commute time is 27 minutes, which makes this an excellent choice for those seeking short commutes to employment centers.Overall, Elizabeth offers a balanced lifestyle with accessible home values relative to local income levels.
38 schools tracked · 27,575 students
The largest public schools serving Elizabeth, NJ by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Grades 9-12 · 1,404 students
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
Grades 9-12 · 1,291 students
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
Grades 9-12 · 1,291 students
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
Grades 9-12 · 1,156 students
Terence C. Reilly School No 7
Grades 2-8 · 1,147 students
William F. Halloran School No.22
Grades 2-8 · 1,145 students
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Grades 9-12 · 1,022 students
Toussaint L'Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
Grades PK-8 · 1,015 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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For investors evaluating Elizabeth, the price-to-rent ratio of 20.2x indicates higher purchase prices relative to rental income, typical of appreciation-focused markets. The market has appreciated 4.3% year-over-year, reflecting ongoing demand and value growth.Use our rent vs. buy calculator to analyze whether owning or renting makes more financial sense based on Elizabeth's current market conditions and your specific situation. Estimate your monthly payment with the mortgage calculator using Elizabeth's median home price.
The median home sale price in Elizabeth is $662,500, up 4.3% from last year.
Homes typically spend 29 days on market before going under contract.
The median household income is $63,874 per year.
With 3.4 months of supply, Elizabeth is currently a seller's market.
There are currently 144 homes listed for sale in Elizabeth, NJ.
The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Elizabeth is $547,806, representing the typical home value in the area.
The median condo/co-op sale price in Elizabeth, NJ is $200,000, compared to $600,000 for a single-family home, based on the latest Redfin data.
The median single-family home price in Elizabeth, NJ is $600,000 (about $305 per square foot).
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