The story of this market
The typical home in Jersey City, New Jersey sells for about $780,000.
Prices are up +6.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,700 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5%
NJ · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City's housing market shows resilience with year-over-year price appreciation, driven by its strategic location and strong rental demand. While inventory remains tight, the market is balancing seasonal adjustments with sustained interest from urban professionals. Data gaps exist regarding specific tax and school metrics, which should be considered in broader investment analysis.
2 verified foreclosure posting(s) on the ARED county ledger attributed to Jersey City across its county. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 5 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 9.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 87 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
2 foreclosure-ledger notices — 0.1 per 10,000 residents — a stable, low-distress profile.
- American Dream4.56.3 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.822 mi
- DreamWorks Water Park4.36.2 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park4.56.2 mi
- Area 53 - Adventure Park4.56.3 mi
- American Dream4.56.3 mi
- MetLife Stadium4.56.7 mi
- Madison Square Garden4.73.4 mi
- Barclays Center4.54.4 mi
- Javits Center4.63.4 mi
- Times Square4.74 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.85.9 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.74.3 mi
- Brooklyn Bridge4.82.6 mi
- Central Park4.85.9 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.85.9 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.74.3 mi
- Empire State Building4.73.6 mi
- The Museum of Modern Art4.64.5 mi
- American Museum of Natural History4.65.6 mi
- Central Park4.85.9 mi
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum4.81.6 mi
- Bryant Park4.73.9 mi
- The High Line4.72.8 mi
- The Battery4.61.8 mi
- Pier 26 at Hudson River Park4.81.6 mi
- Pier 13 Hoboken4.52.5 mi
- Skyport Marina4.23.8 mi
- Pier 814.53.6 mi
- Liberty Landing Marina4.60.7 mi
- Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course4.314.1 mi
- Galloping Hill Golf Course4.412.5 mi
- 21 Golf Range Powered by Toptracer4.58.9 mi
- Forest Park Golf Course49.4 mi
- Puttery4.72.4 mi
- American Dream4.56.3 mi
- Chelsea Market4.62.5 mi
- Macy's4.43.6 mi
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens4.57.9 mi
- Hudson Yards4.73.2 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.77.3 mi
- LaGuardia Airport4.19.7 mi
- Westchester County Airport429.8 mi
- Teterboro Airport4.49.6 mi
- North Shore University Hospital Heliport4.618.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A massive waterfront park offering panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline. It serves as a primary recreational anchor for the city.
A historic and vibrant residential area known for its unique architecture and local business districts. It provides a distinct community feel within the urban landscape.
A significant urban park development that has become a focal point for community activity and outdoor recreation in the city.
Jersey City is ideal for commuters seeking proximity to New York City, young professionals drawn to urban amenities, and investors looking for high-demand rental markets. The city offers a mix of high-density urban living and waterfront access that appeals to a diverse demographic.
The city is highly connected via the PATH train, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and extensive bus networks. These corridors facilitate efficient commuting to New York City and throughout Hudson County.
The rental market remains robust with sustained demand, though recent data indicates a slight softening in median rents. High occupancy levels are supported by the city's proximity to New York City and its status as a major employment center.
Jersey City's economy is anchored by the financial services, technology, and real estate sectors. Its proximity to Manhattan makes it a critical node for regional employment and corporate headquarters.
Jersey City serves as a major employment hub with significant development momentum, particularly in the waterfront and downtown areas. Major infrastructure projects and corporate relocations continue to drive economic activity and residential demand.
The city continues to see significant development in the downtown and waterfront districts, with numerous high-rise residential and mixed-use projects in the pipeline.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (New Jersey) — Farmland Assessment: Property is assessed based on its productive capability for agricultural use rather than its full market value, resulting in a lower tax burden. State (New Jersey) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated as (Assessed Value * Tax Rate). Assessed value is determined by the municipal assessor at 100% of true market value. The tax rate is set by local taxing districts to cover municipal, county, and school budgets.
Data sourced from NJMLS and PropertyShark
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.