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Jersey City, NJ home prices and housing market

6 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$646K1-yr changeUp0.2%

The typical home value in Jersey City, NJ is $646K as of September 2026, up 0.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Jersey City ZIP code, the median list price is $698K and homes spend a median of 46 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Jersey City, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$646K
1-yr changeMedian across Jersey City ZIPs
+0.2%
ZIP markets live10 tracked in Jersey City
6
County
Hudson County

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12-month value trend

+0.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in Jersey City over the last 12 months: $644K in Sep 2025 to $646K in Sep 2026 (+0.2%).

Sep 2025$644K

Sep 2026$646K

Median Zillow home value index across Jersey City's ZIP codes.

Context

Jersey City's housing market shows modest movement as of September 2026. The typical home value sits at $645,520, up 0.2% over the past year. There are 697 homes for sale, with 250 new listings arriving recently. The median list price is $698,000, and homes are typically on the market for 46 days. About 10.2% of listings have seen a price cut. For homeowners weighing a sale, the market is neither tight nor flooded, which means you'll have reasonable competition but should price carefully and be prepared for a moderate timeline.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Jersey City, NJ?

Typical home value

$646K

Up0.2%YoY

Median list price

$698K

Days on market

46

Homes for sale

697

Price cuts

10.2%

New listings

250

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

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

Prices over time

Jersey City, NJ home prices over time

Typical home values in Jersey City, NJ are up 0.2% over the past year, from $644K in September 2025 to $646K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Jersey City, NJ, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$645,520+0.2%
September 2025$643,971No prior year

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

Market balance

Is Jersey City, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

Jersey City, 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 46 days on market and 10% of listings with a price cut in the typical Jersey City ZIP code, and 250 new listings against 697 active listings across Jersey City, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Jersey City housing market forecast 2027

+1.1%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 6 Jersey City ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Jersey City rose 0.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Jersey City?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Jersey City shows typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027, after a 0.2% 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). 6 Jersey City 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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The markets

Which Jersey City ZIP codes have the highest home values?

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 10 Jersey City ZIP codes in total; the remaining 4 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Jersey City, NJ home prices.

How much is a home in Jersey City worth?

The typical home value in Jersey City is $645,520 as of September 2026, up 0.2% over the past year.

How many homes are for sale in Jersey City?

There are 697 homes for sale in Jersey City as of September 2026, with 250 new listings added recently.

How long do homes stay on the market in Jersey City?

The median time on market is 46 days as of September 2026. About 10.2% of listings have had their price cut.

Are home prices going up or down in Jersey City, NJ?

Typical home values in Jersey City, NJ are up 0.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Jersey City, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

Jersey City, 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 46 days on market and 10% of listings with a price cut in the typical Jersey City ZIP code, and 250 new listings against 697 active listings across Jersey City, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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