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Newark, New Jersey real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Newark, NJ (Essex County) — Census median home value $337,800, county listing prices up about 5.8% over the past year.
Newark, NJ is in Essex 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 307,188, with a median household income of $48,416. Census data puts Newark's median home value at $337,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Essex County's current median listing price runs $599,000, up about 5.8% over the past year.
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At a glance
Newark market snapshot
Population
307,188
Median Household Income
$48,416
Median Home Value (city)
$337,800
Median Listing Price (Essex County)
$599,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,330/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.8%
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What makes Newark different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Newark's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $337,800. Separately, Essex County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $599,000. 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.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ shows a +5.8% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Essex County's own annual index shows a 5.81% change in 2025.
Population & Income
Newark has an estimated population of 307,188 and a median household income of $48,416, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
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What are home values like in Newark, NJ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Newark's median home value at $337,800. Essex County's current median listing price runs $599,000, up about 5.8% over the past year.
What is the population of Newark, NJ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Newark's population at approximately 307,188.
What's the median rent in Newark, NJ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Newark at approximately $1,330 per month.
What is the median household income in Newark, NJ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Newark at approximately $48,416.
Is the Newark housing market growing?
FHFA's House Price Index for New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ shows a +5.8% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.
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