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Sewaren, NJ—07077

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$538,000
4.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$107,000
38.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
55
79.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.6%
Median Rent
$3,000
10.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,300
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$2,500
11.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,250
19.0% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Sewaren, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in Sewaren, NJ is $538,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.2%. This indicates that home prices in Sewaren, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$538,0004.2%
Single Family $542,0003.0%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.8%
    1 Bedroom
    16.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    10.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    39.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    26.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.5%

    Rental Trends — Sewaren, NJ

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sewaren, NJ is $2,960, with a year-over-year rent change of 10.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sewaren, NJ is 1-bedrooms: $2,300, 2-bedrooms: $2,500, 3-bedrooms: $3,320. The most common rental property sizes in Sewaren, NJ are 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 54.9% and 32.5% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,000$2,960
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $2,300$2,300
    2 Bed Rent $2,500$2,500
    3 Bed Rent $3,250$3,320
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    6.3%
    1 Bedroom
    54.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    6.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    32.5%

    Property Listings — Sewaren, NJ

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sewaren, NJ is 55. This is a increase of 79.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$512,0002.0%
    Listing Count
    		624.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%24.0%
    Days on Market
    		5579.0%
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    Demographics — Sewaren, NJ

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sewaren, NJ has a population of 3,200, which has increased by 37.9% over the past 5 years. Sewaren, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 29.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		3,20037.9%
    % Under 18
    		15.8%-10.7%
    % Seniors
    		21.1%46.5%
    % WFH
    		16.5%1,962.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		29.9%-20.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sewaren, NJ is a predominantly white area, with 47.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 25.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sewaren, NJ is hispanic, making up 24.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 20.3% of the population in Sewaren, NJ, and this percentage has increased by 53.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		47.8%-25.9%
    % Black
    		15.3%91.2%
    % Hispanic
    		24.6%-2.4%
    % Asian
    		10.7%282.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		20.3%53.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Sewaren, NJ

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 60 mortgage originations in Sewaren, NJ, of which 77.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 87.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sewaren, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 22.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		60
    % Conventional Loans
    		77.0%
    % Government Loans
    		23.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		22.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Sewaren, NJ

    Sewaren, NJ lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		21
    Total Units Section 8
    		21
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		6.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		99.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$670$2,300$1,630
    2 Bedroom-$450$2,500$2,050
    3 Bedroom-$760$3,250$2,490
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$2,730

    Affordability — Sewaren, NJ

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.9
    Median Home Price$538,000
    Median Household Income$107,000

    Sewaren, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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