NJ Housing Market Gets Hot To End 2025: See Cities With Highest Price Tags

NEW JERSEY — The market for Garden State property is heating up to close out 2025.

Across the state, multiple counties are showing median sale prices that rose tens of thousands of dollars year-over-year. The number of listings available also showed a decline in listings as of the latest data available from New Jersey Realtors, indicating a strong supply and demand trend building through the fall.

While proximity to major cities certainly continues to drive demand in the counties closest to the Big Apple or City of Brotherly Love, Taylor Lucyk, with real estate broker Taylor Lucyk Group, breaks it down further to highlight the favorable quality of life many commuters enjoy.

"New Jersey continues to attract buyers who are willing to pay a premium for the lifestyle it offers," Lucyk told Realtor.com. "Families are drawn to the area for its top-rated schools and competitive sports programs, which give kids a real advantage."

In September, there were 621 new listings within Bergen County, according to New Jersey Realtors. That's down from 694 at the same time in 2024.

The median sale price, however, is up to $825,000 from $779,995.

Moving much further south, Salem County tells a similar story.

In September, the more rural and spread-out portion of the state saw median sale prices rise to $290,000 from $268,500 last year.

"Right now, new construction and move-in ready properties are selling the quickest," Lucyk added. "Buyers are leaning toward convenience. They want updated finishes, modern layouts, and the ability to move in without taking on renovations."

Top 10 NJ Cities With The Highest Typical Home Value In October 2025, According To Zillow

1. Deal (New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area): $4,045,314
2. Alpine (New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area): $2,933,197
3. Loch Arbour (New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area): $2,842,173
4. Avalon (Ocean City Metro Area): $2,598,468
5. Stone Harbor (Ocean City Metro Area): $2,363,231
6. Bay Head (New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area): $2,304,955
7. Sea Girt (New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area): $2,253,632
8. Short Hills (New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area): $2,197,129
9. Saddle River (New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area): $2,184,832
10. Allenhurst (New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area): $2,157,870

The Jersey Shore, with its mixed-bag of price tags and environments from Seaside to Avalon and everywhere in between, is no stranger to ballooning dollar signs, a trend that Lucyk says is only going to continue.

"What used to be a summer escape has become a year-round destination. More people are moving there full-time to enjoy coastal living without sacrificing good schools, restaurants, or accessibility," he said.

In 2027, Lido Asbury Park will welcome new tenants to luxury living on the Atlantic Ocean that range from $825,000 for one-bed units to more than $8 million for "villas in the sky."

A condominium property is being built in Long Branch that follows a similar model. One to five-bedroom condos with the majority having somewhat of an ocean view start at $1.3 million and reach $6 million for two penthouses.

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