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Market Intelligence · NJ / Essex County

West Orange, NJ home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$690K1-yr changeUp9.4%

The typical home value in West Orange, NJ is $690K as of September 2026, up 9.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical West Orange ZIP code, the median list price is $689K and homes spend a median of 33 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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West Orange, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$690K
1-yr changeMedian across West Orange ZIPs
+9.4%
ZIP markets live
1
County
Essex County

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12-month value trend

+9.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in West Orange over the last 12 months: $630K in Sep 2025 to $690K in Sep 2026 (+9.4%).

Sep 2025$630K

Sep 2026$690K

Median Zillow home value index across West Orange's ZIP codes.

Context

West Orange's housing market is moving at a steady pace. Typical home value reached $695,503 as of August 2026, up 9.6% over the past year. The median list price stands at $688,889, with 87 homes currently for sale. Homes are spending a median of 33 days on market, and 48 new listings arrived in September 2026. Only 7.9% of listings have taken a price cut. If you're thinking about selling, the market is active enough that you should expect genuine interest, though you'll want realistic pricing from the start.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in West Orange, NJ?

Typical home value

$690K

Up9.4%YoY

Median list price

$689K

Days on market

33

Homes for sale

87

Price cuts

7.9%

New listings

48

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

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

Prices over time

West Orange, NJ home prices over time

Typical home values in West Orange, NJ are up 9.4% over the past year, from $630K in September 2025 to $690K in September 2026.

Typical home value in West Orange, NJ, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$689,653+9.4%
September 2025$630,392No prior year

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

Market balance

Is West Orange, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

West Orange, 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 33 days on market and 8% of listings with a price cut in the typical West Orange ZIP code, and 48 new listings against 87 active listings across West Orange, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

West Orange housing market forecast 2027

+2.9%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 West Orange ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 2.9% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in West Orange rose 9.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in West Orange?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for West Orange shows typical home values rising 2.9% by September 2027, after a 9.4% 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 West Orange 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 West Orange?

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.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about West Orange, NJ home prices.

What is the typical home value in West Orange?

The typical home value in West Orange is $695,503, representing a 9.6% increase over the past year as of August 2026.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in West Orange?

The median time a home spends on market in West Orange is 33 days.

How many homes are currently for sale in West Orange?

As of September 2026, there are 87 homes for sale in West Orange, with 48 new listings added that month.

Are home prices going up or down in West Orange, NJ?

Typical home values in West Orange, NJ are up 9.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is West Orange, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

West Orange, 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 33 days on market and 8% of listings with a price cut in the typical West Orange ZIP code, and 48 new listings against 87 active listings across West Orange, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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