Newark, NJ Housing Market & Real Estate

Leaning buyer's+9.7% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Newark, NJ is $625,000, up 9.7% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 77 days with 472 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's.

$625,000median sale price

Is Newark a buyer's or seller's market?

Leaning buyer's6.0 months of supply77 avg. days on market

Newark, NJ is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 6.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 77 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

79

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

77

Average pace

Active listings

472

6.0 months supply

Sale-to-list

100.3%

Above asking

Newark, NJ market data

Current housing market statistics for Newark, NJ
MetricValue
Median sale price$625,000
Median list price$619,500
Year-over-year price change+9.7%
Average days on market77 days
Active inventory472 listings
Months of supply6.0 months
Sale-to-list price ratio100.3%
Market conditionLeaning buyer's

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Newark housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $625,000. Prices have risen 9.7% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 77 days on market, indicating 6.0 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 Newark

There are currently 472 homes listed for sale in Newark, New Jersey. The median listing price is $620K.

Active listings

472

Homes on market

Median list price

$620K

Avg. days on market

77

Days until sale

New this week

140

Newly listed

Price drops:8.9%of listings
Sale-to-list:100.3%

Top public schools in Newark

50 schools tracked · 53,349 students

The largest public schools serving Newark, 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.

North Star Academy Charter School

Grades K-12 · 6,476 students

Charter

TEAM Academy Charter School

Grades K-12 · 6,319 students

Charter

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

Grades PK-12 · 2,124 students

Charter

East Side High School

Grades 9-12 · 2,110 students

Public

Barringer High School

Grades 9-12 · 1,872 students

Public

Marion P. Thomas Charter School

Grades PK-12 · 1,393 students

Charter

Ann Street School

Grades K-8 · 1,236 students

Public

Lafayette Street School

Grades PK-8 · 1,235 students

Public

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 Newark?

The median home sale price in Newark is $625,000, up 9.7% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Newark?

Homes typically spend 77 days on market before going under contract.

Is Newark a buyer's or seller's market?

With 6.0 months of supply, Newark is currently a leaning buyer's.

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