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Essex County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Essex County saw 5,686 residential properties sold. As of June 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $660,000, with a median AVM value of $714,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 8,704 involuntary liens on 6,646 properties, 907 in pre-foreclosure, and 120,850 properties with more than 50% equity in Essex County. The market also includes 40,504 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
159,941
Total Home Sales
5,665 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$660,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
28.34%
Current Pre-foreclosures
907
% of Properties in Distress
0.57%
Total Involuntary Liens
8,704
% of High Equity Homes
75.56%
Markets Nearby Essex County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Essex County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Short Hills ($2,535,000), Essex Fells ($1,620,500), 07078 ($2,535,000), and 07021 ($1,620,500), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.