The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 07039 sells for about $1,240,000, or $415 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $4,200 a month.
ZIP 07039 — Livingston
The Livingston housing market remains highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes. While year-over-year price growth has moderated slightly, the market remains firmly in the seven-figure range, driven by the town's reputation for excellent schools and proximity to New York City. Buyers should expect a fast-paced environment with limited price negotiation power.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking top-tier public schools, suburban space, and a high quality of life within commuting distance of New York City.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 2.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 07039, Essex County NJ
Livingston consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in New Jersey, with crime rates significantly lower than both state and national averages.
The Livingston Public School District is highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts in New Jersey with excellent college readiness metrics.
The area faces standard regional risks for heavy precipitation and occasional wind events, with localized flood management protocols in place for low-lying areas.
The local economy is driven by a mix of professional services and proximity to major corporate hubs in the New York metropolitan area, with ongoing luxury residential redevelopment.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal, county, and school district levels, with the school district portion representing the largest share of the total effective rate.
Residents primarily commute to New York City via private vehicle or by utilizing nearby NJ Transit bus and rail connections from neighboring towns.
The area features extensive recreational facilities including the Oval, numerous community parks, local golf clubs, and proximity to the South Mountain Reservation.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes and high-end townhouses, with high demand from families seeking school district access.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, healthcare, and retail, with a high concentration of residents employed in the New York City financial and corporate sectors.
The area is served by a network of major highways including I-280 and Route 10, with bus transit options providing access to Manhattan.
Development is focused on high-end residential infill and the modernization of existing commercial retail corridors.
The Essex County Board of Taxation oversees assessments, with Livingston Township maintaining its own local tax assessor office.
Parcels are subject to Livingston Township municipal taxes, Essex County taxes, and the Livingston Public School District levy.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for wind and storm-related damage common in Northern New Jersey.
New Jersey continues to see net domestic out-migration, though affluent suburban enclaves like Livingston maintain stable population levels due to high demand for schools.
New Jersey is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings, which typically results in longer timelines.
New Jersey requires comprehensive seller disclosures regarding the physical condition of the property, including known defects and environmental hazards.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 07039 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- American Dream4.513.4 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.819 mi
- DreamWorks Water Park4.313.4 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park4.513.2 mi
- Color Factory NYC4.417.3 mi
- American Dream4.513.4 mi
- MetLife Stadium4.513.1 mi
- Madison Square Garden4.717.5 mi
- Barclays Center4.519.8 mi
- Javits Center4.617 mi
- Essex County Turtle Back Zoo4.62.9 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.711.4 mi
- Branch Brook Park4.67.9 mi
- Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park4.511.3 mi
- The Funplex4.33 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.718.2 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.818.9 mi
- Empire State Building4.717.9 mi
- The Museum of Modern Art4.618.2 mi
- American Museum of Natural History4.618.3 mi
- Branch Brook Park4.67.9 mi
- Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park4.511.3 mi
- Garret Mountain Reservation4.710.6 mi
- Eagle Rock Reservation4.84.9 mi
- Warinanco Park4.610.4 mi
- Galloping Hill Golf Course4.47.9 mi
- Baltusrol Golf Club4.76.1 mi
- Rock Spring Golf Club4.23.5 mi
- Skyway Golf Course4.512.8 mi
- Sunset Valley Golf Course4.111.7 mi
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens4.512.2 mi
- The Mall at Short Hills4.54.2 mi
- Willowbrook4.47.4 mi
- Jersey Gardens4.712.2 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.710.5 mi
- LaGuardia Airport4.123.5 mi
- Teterboro Airport4.414.4 mi
- Chico Express3.920.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community hub for sports and recreation.
Major regional retail destination.
Private golf and social club.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.