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Market Intelligence · NJ / Middlesex County

New Brunswick, NJ home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$440K1-yr changeUp0.2%

The typical home value in New Brunswick, NJ is $440K as of September 2026, up 0.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical New Brunswick ZIP code, the median list price is $427K and homes spend a median of 39 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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New Brunswick, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$440K
1-yr changeMedian across New Brunswick ZIPs
+0.2%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in New Brunswick
2
County
Middlesex County

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12-month value trend

+0.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in New Brunswick over the last 12 months: $439K in Sep 2025 to $440K in Sep 2026 (+0.2%).

Sep 2025$439K

Sep 2026$440K

Median Zillow home value index across New Brunswick's ZIP codes.

Context

New Brunswick's housing market is moving at a modest pace. The typical home value sits at $448,288, up 0.7% over the past year as of August 2026. Currently, 40 homes are for sale with a median list price of $427,000. Homes spend a median of 39 days on market, and 12 new listings arrived in September 2026. About 13.0% of listings have seen a price cut. For homeowners considering a sale, this is a balanced market where patience and realistic pricing matter more than urgency.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in New Brunswick, NJ?

Typical home value

$440K

Up0.2%YoY

Median list price

$427K

Days on market

39

Homes for sale

40

Price cuts

13.0%

New listings

12

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

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

Prices over time

New Brunswick, NJ home prices over time

Typical home values in New Brunswick, NJ are up 0.2% over the past year, from $439K in September 2025 to $440K in September 2026.

Typical home value in New Brunswick, NJ, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$439,891+0.2%
September 2025$439,030No prior year

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

Market balance

Is New Brunswick, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

New Brunswick, NJ is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

The signals are mixed: relatively few listings have cut their asking price, but homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 39 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical New Brunswick ZIP code, and 12 new listings against 40 active listings across New Brunswick, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

New Brunswick 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 1 New Brunswick ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 2.0% by September 2027.

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

Will home prices drop in New Brunswick?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for New Brunswick shows typical home values rising 2.0% 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). 1 New Brunswick ZIP code has 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 New Brunswick?

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 4 New Brunswick ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about New Brunswick, NJ home prices.

What is a typical home worth in New Brunswick?

As of August 2026, the typical home value in New Brunswick is $448,288, representing a 0.7% increase over the past year.

How many homes are currently for sale in New Brunswick?

There are 40 homes for sale in New Brunswick as of September 2026, with a median list price of $427,000.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in New Brunswick?

Homes spend a median of 39 days on market in New Brunswick as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in New Brunswick, NJ?

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

Is New Brunswick, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

New Brunswick, NJ is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. The signals are mixed: relatively few listings have cut their asking price, but homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 39 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical New Brunswick ZIP code, and 12 new listings against 40 active listings across New Brunswick, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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