The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 08560 sells for about $750,000, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,147 a month.
ZIP 08560 — Hopewell Township
The Titusville housing market remains stable with high demand for single-family homes, supported by strong local school districts and proximity to Princeton. While inventory is limited, the market maintains a seller-leaning posture with steady price appreciation. Buyers are primarily families looking for long-term stability in a high-amenity, low-density environment.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent family buyers and professionals seeking a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle with high-quality schools and proximity to the Princeton employment core.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 8.0% · poverty 4.7% — 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 5.0%/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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 08560, Mercer County NJ
Titusville is a quiet, rural-suburban community with very low reported crime rates, significantly safer than the regional average for the Trenton-Princeton metro area.
Schools serving the area are part of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, which is highly regarded for academic performance and college readiness.
The area has exposure to flood risks due to its proximity to the Delaware River, requiring careful review of flood maps for specific properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Princeton research corridor and major pharmaceutical and educational employers in the region.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county level in New Jersey, which maintains some of the highest effective tax rates in the nation; no local income tax is levied.
Commuters primarily drive to employment hubs in Princeton, Trenton, or Philadelphia via I-95 and local state routes; public transit access is limited, requiring a drive to nearby train stations.
The area features extensive access to the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, hiking trails, and riverfront recreation, with local shopping and dining available in nearby Pennington and Lambertville.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the predominantly single-family residential nature of the ZIP, with low vacancy pressure and high demand for premium housing.
The economy is anchored by the Princeton-area pharmaceutical, biotech, and higher education sectors, providing high-wage employment opportunities.
The area is served by a network of state highways; residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting to regional employment centers.
Development is strictly managed by Hopewell Township zoning to preserve the rural character and environmental integrity of the riverfront.
Parcels are subject to Hopewell Valley Regional School District taxes and standard municipal/county levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with flood zones and storm activity.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 08560 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.
Provides extensive trails for hiking and cycling along the river.
Historic site with educational facilities and recreational grounds.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.