NJ Market Dashboard
Bergen County
Last updated: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$731K
Days on Market
87 days
Active Listings
1,666
Sale vs. Ask Price
101.78%
Median Sale Price Trend
12-month rolling median — Bergen County
Days on Market
Green = below average (faster sales)
Inventory Levels
Active vs. new listings — monthly
Price Per Sqft by City
Ranked highest to lowest — Jan 2026
Sale vs. Ask Price
Above 100% = homes sold for more than asking price
Market Health Score
Composite index across 4 demand & supply factors
What This Means For You
Data-driven takeaways for buyers, sellers, and investors in Bergen County right now.
For Buyers
Favorable- →With a market health score of 27/100, this is a buyer's market — you have negotiating power that wasn't available in 2021–2023.
- →Days on market are up 7 days year-over-year, meaning homes are sitting longer. Use this time to get thorough inspections done before making offers.
- →Homes still sell above asking at 101.78% — so expect competition on move-in-ready, well-priced properties. Budget for at least asking price on desirable listings.
For Sellers
Price Carefully- →Median prices are down 3.8% from a year ago. Overpricing will cause your home to sit — price at market from day one to generate real interest.
- →Homes priced correctly are selling at 101.78% of list price — above asking. This only happens when you price strategically, not aspirationally.
- →In a buyer's market, presentation is non-negotiable. Declutter, stage the main living areas, and address any obvious deferred maintenance before listing.
- →Spring (March–May) typically brings peak buyer traffic in this county. List prepared, not rushed.
For Investors
Monitor- →Price softening (-3.8% YoY) combined with a buyer's market score of 27/100 creates an acquisition window that hasn't existed in years.
- →Affordability is a constraint at the premium price point — focus on small multifamily or lower-priced municipalities within the county for better cap rate potential.
- →DOM of 87 days means motivated sellers are out there. Off-market outreach and patient deal sourcing can yield below-market acquisitions.
From the Blog
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