How is the New Jersey housing market for Fall 2025?

Fall 2025 in New Jersey looks like a steady, seller-friendly market but with local variation. Statewide, the typical NJ home value sits around $564,400 and homes are going pending in roughly 22 days, showing continued demand and limited inventory heading into the winter season.

New Jersey Statewide snapshot

Buyers should expect prices to be rising modestly rather than surging: Zillow reports single-digit annual gains statewide, and the market is moving faster than a neutral market (short median time-to-pending). That means well-priced, well-marketed homes still sell quickly as long as they are priced competitively and staged for photos.

Kinnelon local view

Kinnelon remains one of the stronger suburban markets in northern NJ. Kinnelon shows an average home value near $838K with a median sale price that can approach $928K in recent months, strong proof that buyers pay for space, school districts, and lake views. Inventory is tight in town, which favors sellers but gives motivated buyers negotiating leverage when homes need updating. 

Northern NJ County breakdown

• Morris County: Average home value around $689K, and homes move to pending in roughly 18 days, a competitive county market, especially in commuter-friendly towns.
  
  
• Passaic County: Average values near $581K with a similar pace to pending status as the state average, pockets of affordability attracting both first-time buyers and investors.
  
  
• Bergen County: Higher-end suburban demand keeps median sale prices in the mid-$700Ks with median days-to-pending in the mid-20s, expect fast sales for turnkey homes.
  
  
• Essex County: A diverse market (urban to suburban) with average values near $644K and steady velocity.
  
  

Quick advice

Sellers: price smart, prepare for quick showings, and leverage staging/photography to capture buyers fast. 

Buyers: come with mortgage pre-approval, be ready to act on well-priced homes, and work with a local agent who knows where inventory is hiding.

Northern NJ continues to offer a robust market for both buyers and sellers. Bergen County anchors activity, while Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties see standout growth. From lakeside communities in Sussex to vibrant Bergen boroughs and suburban family retreats in Kinnelon, opportunity awaits those who act quickly and strategically.