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North Jersey Housing Market Stats.
County-level and town-level market data for all seven counties in the Rocha Collective service area – updated on the 1st of each month from NJ MLS. Median prices, inventory, days on market, and list-to-sale ratios, with plain-language interpretation from the team that works these markets every day.

LAST UPDATED

April 2026

Refreshed the 1st of each month

MARKET NARRATIVE APRIL 2026

What the Numbers Are Actually Saying.

MONTHLY INTERPRETATION APRIL 2026 GEORGE ROCHA

North Jersey Market Snapshot — April 2026

[UPDATE MONTHLY Write 3-5 sentences interpreting what this month’s data means in plain language. Example: “Union and Bergen County inventory remains below 2.5 months of supply heading into spring, which means well-priced homes are still seeing multiple offers in the first weekend on market. However, elevated mortgage rates continue to moderate buyer purchasing power – particularly in the $800K-$1.2M range where affordability is most sensitive to rate changes. Sellers who price with precision are outperforming those who test the market high. The gap between a 15-day sale and a 90-day sale in April 2026 is almost entirely a function of list price strategy, not market conditions.”]

TREND TO WATCH APRIL 2026

[UPDATE: Key trend headline for this month]

[UPDATE MONTHLY – 2-3 sentences on the most important market development this month. Example: “Active listings in Union County ticked up 8% month-over-month, continuing a gradual trend of improving inventory. However, the absolute level remains well below the 3-month supply threshold  meaning demand still structurally exceeds supply in most transit corridor towns. This is not a buyer’s market shift. It is a slight softening at the margin.”]

ROCHA COLLECTIVE OBSERVATION APRIL 2026

[UPDATE: What George & Yudelky are seeing on the ground]

[UPDATE MONTHLY – What you’re actually seeing in showings and offers that the data doesn’t capture. Example: “We’ve seen a notable uptick in qualified buyers attending first showings with pre-approval letters already in hand a sign that serious buyers have adapted to the elevated rate environment and are ready to move. Sellers who have completed their pre-listing compliance work are receiving cleaner offers with fewer contingency issues.”]

MARKET STATS FRAMEWORK ALL 7 COUNTIES + TOWN SPOTLIGHTS

The Data. Updated Monthly.
County / Market Median Sale Price Active Listings Days on Market List-to-Sale Ratio Months of Inventory YOY Price Change Last Updated
Union County Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Westfield Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Summit Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Cranford Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
Bergen County Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Ridgewood Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Fort Lee Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
Essex County Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Montclair Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Maplewood Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
Hudson County Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Hoboken Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Jersey City Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
Middlesex County Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Woodbridge / Metropark Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
Morris County Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Madison Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Morristown Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
Passaic County Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026
↳Wayne Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Update Monthly Apr 2026

Data source: NJ MLS via Garden State Multiple Listing Service. Updated on the 1st of each month. Median prices represent closed transactions in the trailing 30 days. Days on market = days from list date to contract date. List-to-sale ratio = final sale price ÷ original list price. Town spotlight rows represent individual municipality data where available from MLS. All data is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a market appraisal.

AEO STRATEGY NOTE
Data source:Each county row in this table should have its own dedicated page — e.g. /union-county-housing-market-2026/ with a full narrative using this data. AI engines like Perplexity pull from pages with specific, dated, localized data. A table on a hub page plus individual county pages = double the citation surface area.

Commuter Guide: NJ to NYC (2026)

Town County Time to NYC Final Destination Service Type Monthly Pass Parking
Cranford Union ~48 min NY Penn Station Direct $199/moRaritan Valley Line Permit waitlist 3–6 mo
Westfield Union ~55 min NY Penn Station Direct $218/moRaritan Valley Line Permit waitlist 3–6 mo
Summit Union ~50 min NY Penn Station Direct $218/moMidtown Direct / Morristown Permit waitlist 6–12 mo
Ridgewood Bergen ~60 min NY Penn Station Transfer $220/moMain/Bergen Line → PATH Permit waitlist 12–18 mo

Estimated Seller Costs

Cost Item Estimated Amount Who Pays Notes
Real Estate Commission [Update] Seller Post-NAR settlement: commission is now negotiable.
Mansion Tax 1% of full sale price Seller - $1M+ only As of July 2025, this is now the seller's responsibility.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU. APRIL 2026

Same Data.  Two Very Different Reads.
North Jersey market data tells a different story depending on which side of the transaction you’re on. Here is how the Rochas interpret the current numbers for buyers and sellers — updated each month alongside the data.

IF YOU'RE BUYING APRIL 2026

[UPDATE: Buyer headline for this month's conditions]

[UPDATE MONTHLY — 2 sentences interpreting the data for buyers. Example: “Inventory is still below the 3-month threshold in most transit corridor towns, which means well-priced homes are moving quickly. However, elevated rates have removed some competition if you are pre-approved and offer clean, you have a real shot without necessarily going highest.”]

  • [UPDATE: Buyer tactic #1 - e.g. "Get pre-approved before your first showing - listing agents in Summit and Westfield are requiring it"]
  • [UPDATE: Buyer tactic #2 — e.g. "Seller concessions for rate buy-downs are more attainable than price reductions this month"]
  • [UPDATE: Buyer tactic #3 e.g. "Days on market above 21 days is a signal — ask us why before you assume it's a problem property"]
  • [UPDATE: Buyer tactic #4 - e.g. "Cranford and Maplewood are offering the best commute-to-price ratio in the current data"]

IF YOU'RE SELLING APRIL 2026

[UPDATE: Seller headline for this month's conditions]

[UPDATE MONTHLY – 2 sentences interpreting the data for sellers. Example: “The spring selling season is active and inventory remains constrained, which gives well- positioned sellers a genuine advantage. However, buyer purchasing power is rate- sensitive — a list price that ignores current mortgage payment math will sit, even in a tight market.”]
  • [UPDATE: Seller tactic #1 — e.g. "Sellers near the $1M threshold should model net proceeds on both sides of the mansion tax before setting list price"]
  • [UPDATE: Seller tactic #2 — e.g. "Pre-listing compliance audit is more important than ever - buyers in this rate environment are walking away from inspection surprises"]
  • [UPDATE: Seller tactic #3 — e.g. "List-to-sale ratios above 100% are still achievable in Westfield, Summit, and Ridgewood for correctly priced homes"]
  • [UPDATE: Seller tactic #4 — e.g. "Offering a seller concession for rate buy-down is outperforming price reductions as a negotiating lever in April"]