Active Listings
926
⇩ 0.1% vs 927 last year
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Essex County, NJ real estate market currently shows 926 active listings, with 333 pending sales. Homes are averaging 38 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 38 days on market compared to 33 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0.7% year-over-year, from $549,924 to $546,225.
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Population: 854,136 · Density: 5,017.1/mi² · Median household income: $92,017
Typical home value: $437,454 · Homeownership: 45.2%
Newark: 07101, 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07112, 07114, 07175, 07184
East Orange: 07017, 07018, 07019
Belleville: 07109
Bloomfield: 07003
Cedar Grove: 07009
Essex Fells: 07021
Fairfield: 07004
Glen Ridge: 07028
Irvington: 07111
Livingston: 07039
Maplewood: 07040
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.