Market Intelligence · NJ / Passaic County

Clifton, NJ home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$602K1-yr changeUp2.7%

The typical home value in Clifton, NJ is $602K as of September 2026, up 2.7% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Clifton ZIP code, the median list price is $603K and homes spend a median of 38 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Clifton, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$602K
1-yr changeMedian across Clifton ZIPs
+2.7%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Clifton
4
County
Passaic County

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12-month value trend

+2.7% over 12 months

Typical home value in Clifton over the last 12 months: $586K in Sep 2025 to $602K in Sep 2026 (+2.7%).

Sep 2025$586K

Sep 2026$602K

Median Zillow home value index across Clifton's ZIP codes.

Context

Clifton's housing market shows modest strength in August 2026. Typical home values sit at $604,345, up 3.3% over the past year. The median list price stands at $602,738, with 119 homes currently for sale as of September 2026. New listings number 48, and homes are moving at a median pace of 38 days on market. Only 3.3% of listings have seen price reductions. For homeowners considering a sale, this is a steady market without excess pressure in either direction.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Clifton, NJ?

Typical home value

$602K

Up2.7%YoY

Median list price

$603K

Days on market

38

Homes for sale

119

Price cuts

3.3%

New listings

48

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Clifton's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Clifton, NJ home prices over time

Typical home values in Clifton, NJ are up 2.7% over the past year, from $586K in September 2025 to $602K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Clifton, NJ, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$602,363+2.7%
September 2025$586,492No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Clifton ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Clifton, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

Clifton, NJ leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 38 days on market and 3% of listings with a price cut in the typical Clifton ZIP code, and 48 new listings against 119 active listings across Clifton, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Clifton housing market forecast 2027

+2.0%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Clifton ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.0% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Clifton rose 2.7%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Clifton?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Clifton shows typical home values rising 2.0% by September 2027, after a 2.7% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 4 Clifton ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Clifton?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 5 Clifton ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Clifton, NJ home prices.

What is the typical home value in Clifton, NJ?

The typical home value in Clifton is $604,345, representing a 3.3% increase over the past year as of August 2026.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Clifton?

Homes in Clifton spend a median of 38 days on market, indicating a moderate sales pace.

How many homes are currently listed for sale in Clifton?

There are 119 homes currently listed for sale in Clifton as of September 2026, with 48 new listings in that month.

Are home prices going up or down in Clifton, NJ?

Typical home values in Clifton, NJ are up 2.7% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Clifton, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

Clifton, NJ leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 38 days on market and 3% of listings with a price cut in the typical Clifton ZIP code, and 48 new listings against 119 active listings across Clifton, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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