Paterson, NJ Housing Market & Real Estate

Leaning buyer's+39.1% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Paterson, NJ is $640,000, up 39.1% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 82 days with 196 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's.

$640,000median sale price

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

Leaning buyer's5.6 months of supply82 avg. days on market

Paterson, NJ is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 5.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 82 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

35

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

82

Average pace

Active listings

196

5.6 months supply

Sale-to-list

102.7%

Above asking

Paterson, NJ market data

Current housing market statistics for Paterson, NJ
MetricValue
Median sale price$640,000
Median list price$599,999
Year-over-year price change+39.1%
Average days on market82 days
Active inventory196 listings
Months of supply5.6 months
Sale-to-list price ratio102.7%
Market conditionLeaning buyer's

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Paterson housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $640,000. Prices have risen 39.1% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 82 days on market, indicating 5.6 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 Paterson

There are currently 196 homes listed for sale in Paterson, New Jersey. The median listing price is $600K.

Active listings

196

Homes on market

Median list price

$600K

Avg. days on market

82

Days until sale

New this week

51

Newly listed

Price drops:6.6%of listings
Sale-to-list:102.7%

Top public schools in Paterson

48 schools tracked · 27,591 students

The largest public schools serving Paterson, 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.

Eastside High School

Grades 9-12 · 2,087 students

Public

John F. Kennedy High School

Grades 9-12 · 1,794 students

Public

Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology

Grades K-12 · 1,664 students

Charter

College Achieve Paterson Charter School

Grades K-12 · 1,499 students

Charter

Paterson Arts and Science Charter School

Grades K-12 · 1,212 students

Charter

Joseph A. Taub School

Grades 6-8 · 968 students

Public

Community Charter School of Paterson

Grades K-8 · 900 students

Charter

School 16

Grades PK-8 · 840 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 Paterson?

The median home sale price in Paterson is $640,000, up 39.1% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Paterson?

Homes typically spend 82 days on market before going under contract.

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

With 5.6 months of supply, Paterson is currently a leaning buyer's.

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