The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 08817 sells for about $599,000, or $404 per square foot.
Prices are down 11.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 69 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,030 a month.
ZIP 08817 — Edison
The Edison housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a year-over-year price decline of 11.7% and longer days on market. Despite this, the area remains a highly active hub for commuters due to its robust transit infrastructure and proximity to major employment centers. Demand remains steady for well-maintained properties in established neighborhoods.
This ZIP is ideal for commuters and families seeking a balance of suburban living with high-quality school access and proximity to major employment centers in the New York metropolitan area.
Median prices moved down 11.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 69 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.8% · poverty 6.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 08817, Middlesex County, NJ
The area is served by the Edison Township Public Schools, which are generally well-regarded and include highly rated options in the North Edison sections.
Edison serves as a major commercial and transit hub in Central New Jersey, benefiting from proximity to major highways and corporate office parks.
Property taxes in Edison are administered by Middlesex County and the Township of Edison, with rates determined by local municipal, county, and school district levies.
Residents benefit from excellent access to the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and NJ Transit rail lines providing direct service to New York City.
The area features numerous local parks, including Roosevelt Park, and offers extensive shopping and dining options along the Route 1 corridor.
The rental market in 08817 shows steady demand with a median rent of $2,700, supported by the area's strong employment base and transit connectivity.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of healthcare, logistics, and corporate services, with major employers located throughout the Middlesex County corridor.
The area is highly accessible via the Northeast Corridor rail line and major regional highways, facilitating easy commutes to Newark and New York City.
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use residential and commercial projects along the Route 1 and Woodbridge Avenue corridors.
Parcels are subject to Edison Township municipal taxes, Middlesex County taxes, and the Edison Township Public Schools district levy.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Supercharged Entertainment4.81.6 mi
- iPlay America4.519.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.213.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Woodbridge - Middlesex4.26.1 mi
- Woodbridge Aquarium & Wildlife4.56.2 mi
- Prudential Center4.519.6 mi
- Topgolf Edison4.31.7 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.81.6 mi
- Bell Works4.715.4 mi
- PNC Bank Arts Center4.313.8 mi
- AMC New Brunswick 183.81.6 mi
- Regal Commerce Center4.47.2 mi
- Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple4.811.3 mi
- Cheesequake State Park4.58 mi
- Lucky Strike North Brunswick4.34.3 mi
- BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham4.820 mi
- Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden4.518 mi
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum4.815.4 mi
- Princeton University Art Museum4.817.7 mi
- Imagine That!!!4.419.9 mi
- Rahway Train Station Plaza4.39.3 mi
- Cheesequake State Park4.58 mi
- Duke Farms4.812.4 mi
- Colonial Park4.78.9 mi
- Watchung Reservation4.712.2 mi
- Perth Amboy Harborside Marina4.66.9 mi
- Raritan Yacht Club4.56.8 mi
- Lockwood Boat Works4.77.2 mi
- Jersey Yacht Center4.57.2 mi
- Raritan Marina4.27.8 mi
- Topgolf Edison4.31.7 mi
- Forsgate Country Club4.411.8 mi
- Old Bridge Golf Club - The Rose4.38.7 mi
- Tamarack Golf Course3.86.4 mi
- Royce Brook Golf Club3.710.9 mi
- Menlo Park Mall4.44.2 mi
- Woodbridge Center4.46.1 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.717 mi
- Teterboro Airport4.430 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.927.3 mi
- Chico Express3.922.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional park featuring a lake, trails, and the Plays-in-the-Park theater.
A large regional shopping destination located in the vicinity.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.