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Emerson, New Jersey real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Emerson, NJ (Bergen County) — Census median home value $626,000, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year.
Emerson, NJ is in Bergen County, New Jersey — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,263, with a median household income of $153,963. Census data puts Emerson's median home value at $626,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Bergen County's current median listing price runs $799,000, roughly flat over the past year.
At a glance
Emerson market snapshot
Population
7,263
Median Household Income
$153,963
Median Home Value (city)
$626,000
Median Listing Price (Bergen County)
$799,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,926/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.4%
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What makes Emerson different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emerson's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $626,000. Separately, Bergen County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $799,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Bergen County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.79% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Emerson has an estimated population of 7,263 and a median household income of $153,963, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Emerson's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Emerson, NJ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Emerson's median home value at $626,000. Bergen County's current median listing price runs $799,000, roughly flat over the past year.
What is the population of Emerson, NJ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emerson's population at approximately 7,263.
What's the median rent in Emerson, NJ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Emerson at approximately $1,926 per month.
What is the median household income in Emerson, NJ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Emerson at approximately $153,963.
Is the Emerson housing market growing?
Bergen County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.79% annual change in 2025.
Is Emerson, NJ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Emerson's median home value at about 4.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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