Jersey City, NJ Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Jersey City, NJ is $799,500, up 20.4% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 69 days with 566 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's.
$799,500median sale price
Is Jersey City a buyer's or seller's market?
Jersey City, NJ is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 4.4 months of supply and homes selling in about 69 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
130
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
69
Average pace
Active listings
566
4.4 months supply
Sale-to-list
98.8%
Below asking
Jersey City, NJ market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $799,500 |
| Median list price | $777,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +20.4% |
| Average days on market | 69 days |
| Active inventory | 566 listings |
| Months of supply | 4.4 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.8% |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Jersey City housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $799,500. Prices have risen 20.4% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 69 days on market, indicating 4.4 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.
Market trends
Homes for sale in Jersey City
There are currently 566 homes listed for sale in Jersey City, New Jersey. The median listing price is $777K.
Active listings
566
Homes on market
Median list price
$777K
Avg. days on market
69
Days until sale
New this week
203
Newly listed
Top public schools in Jersey City
50 schools tracked · 31,971 students
The largest public schools serving Jersey City, 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.
William L Dickinson High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,856 students
BelovED Community Charter School
Grades K-12 · 1,556 students
James J Ferris High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,345 students
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Grades K-9 · 1,181 students
Cornelia F. Bradford School
Grades PK-5 · 1,083 students
Joseph H. Brensinger School
Grades PK-8 · 987 students
Christa McAuliffe School
Grades PK-8 · 926 students
County Prep High School
Grades 9-12 · 917 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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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Jersey City?
The median home sale price in Jersey City is $799,500, up 20.4% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Jersey City?
Homes typically spend 69 days on market before going under contract.
Is Jersey City a buyer's or seller's market?
With 4.4 months of supply, Jersey City is currently a leaning buyer's.
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