Rahway, NJ 07065 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Rahway, NJ—07065

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$537,000

0.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$90,900

22.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

62.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.5%

Median Rent

$2,500

5.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,970

9.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,300

0.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,150

7.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Rahway, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in Rahway, NJ is $537,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.6%. This indicates that home prices in Rahway, NJ are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$537,000	0.6%
Single Family	$542,000	-0.6%
Condos	$377,000	-4.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Rahway, NJ

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Rahway, NJ is $2,580, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Rahway, NJ is studios: $1,360, 1-bedrooms: $2,040, 2-bedrooms: $2,440, 3-bedrooms: $3,300, 4-bedrooms: $3,280. The most common rental property sizes in Rahway, NJ are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 38.8% and 38.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,500	$2,580
Studio Rent	$1,100	$1,360
1 Bed Rent	$1,970	$2,040
2 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,440
3 Bed Rent	$3,150	$3,300
4 Bed Rent	$3,300	$3,280

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

8.7%

1 Bedroom

38.4%

2 Bedrooms

38.8%

3 Bedrooms

11.4%

4 Bedrooms

2.1%

5+ Bedrooms

0.6%

Property Listings — Rahway, NJ

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Rahway, NJ is 29. This is a increase of 62.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 5.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$529,000	5.0%
Listing Count	75	12.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	12.0%
Days on Market	29	62.0%

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Demographics — Rahway, NJ

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rahway, NJ has a population of 29,700, which has increased by 1.3% over the past 5 years. Rahway, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 35.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	29,700	1.3%
% Under 18	20.6%	1.5%
% Seniors	15.8%	22.5%
% WFH	14.7%	444.4%
% w/ College Degree	35.6%	25.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rahway, NJ is a predominantly black area, with 31.3% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 6.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Rahway, NJ is hispanic, making up 28.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 22.5% of the population in Rahway, NJ, and this percentage has decreased by 13.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	28.0%	-16.2%
% Black	31.3%	6.5%
% Hispanic	28.2%	-13.0%
% Asian	7.1%	136.7%
% Foreign Born	22.5%	-13.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Rahway, NJ

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 407 mortgage originations in Rahway, NJ, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Rahway, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	407
% Conventional Loans	81.0%
% Government Loans	19.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Rahway, NJ

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Rahway, NJ under the Section 8 program is 8.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Rahway, NJ, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	843
Total Units Section 8	516
% Rentals under Section 8	8.8%
% Occupied Section 8	94.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$140	$1,970	$1,830
2 Bedroom	-$80	$2,300	$2,220
3 Bedroom	-$350	$3,150	$2,800
4 Bedroom	-$120	$3,300	$3,180

Rahway, NJ—07065

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Rahway, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rahway, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rahway, NJ

Demographics — Rahway, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rahway, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rahway, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rahway, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rahway, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.8
Median Home Price	$537,000
Median Household Income	$90,900

Rahway, NJ—07065

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Rahway, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rahway, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rahway, NJ

Demographics — Rahway, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rahway, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rahway, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rahway, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rahway, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Avenel, NJ

Clark, NJ

Colonia, NJ

Linden, NJ

Roselle, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

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