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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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 remains steady. The typical home value is $602,363, up 2.7% over the past year as of September 2026. There were 119 homes for sale in September 2026, with 48 new listings coming onto the market. Homes are moving at a moderate pace, with a median of 38 days on market, and the median list price sits at $602,738. Only 3.3% of listings have taken a price cut, which suggests most sellers are pricing close to what buyers will pay. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the citywide data points to a stable market where realistic pricing matters more than timing.

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.

How much is a home in Clifton worth?

The typical home value in Clifton is $602,363 as of September 2026, up 2.7% over the past year. This figure is a citywide measure, so an individual home may be worth more or less.

How fast are homes selling in Clifton?

Homes in Clifton spent a median of 38 days on market as of September 2026. That reflects a moderate pace for the city overall.

Are Clifton sellers cutting their asking prices?

As of September 2026, 3.3% of listings in Clifton had a price cut. The median list price was $602,738, with 119 homes for sale.

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).

How long do homes take to sell in Clifton, NJ?

In the typical Clifton ZIP code, homes spend a median of 38 days on market as of September 2026, based on Realtor.com listing data. Pricing and condition decide how fast any one home sells, so treat the median as a benchmark rather than a promise.

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