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Matawan, New Jersey real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Matawan, NJ (Monmouth County) — Census median home value $447,000, county listing prices up about 1.8% over the past year.
Matawan, NJ is in Monmouth 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 9,636, with a median household income of $122,026. Census data puts Matawan's median home value at $447,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Monmouth County's current median listing price runs $849,950, up about 1.8% over the past year.
At a glance
Matawan market snapshot
Population
9,636
Median Household Income
$122,026
Median Home Value (city)
$447,000
Median Listing Price (Monmouth County)
$849,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,714/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.8%
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What makes Matawan different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Matawan's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $447,000. Separately, Monmouth County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $849,950. 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
Monmouth County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.21% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Matawan has an estimated population of 9,636 and a median household income of $122,026, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Matawan's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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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Matawan FAQ
What are home values like in Matawan, NJ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Matawan's median home value at $447,000. Monmouth County's current median listing price runs $849,950, up about 1.8% over the past year.
What is the population of Matawan, NJ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Matawan's population at approximately 9,636.
What's the median rent in Matawan, NJ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Matawan at approximately $1,714 per month.
What is the median household income in Matawan, NJ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Matawan at approximately $122,026.
Is the Matawan housing market growing?
Monmouth County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.21% annual change in 2025.
Is Matawan, NJ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Matawan's median home value at about 3.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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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