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Califon, NJ—07830

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$766,000
3.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$181,000
40.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
28
26.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.0%
Median Rent
$3,500
14.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,700
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$3,500
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Califon, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in Califon, NJ is $766,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.4%. This indicates that home prices in Califon, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$766,0003.4%
Single Family $767,0003.4%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$596,0003.7%
    4 Bed
    		$896,0003.1%
    5 Bed $1,317,1724.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    2.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    9.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    32.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    44.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    11.4%

    Rental Trends — Califon, NJ

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Califon, NJ is $4,000, with a year-over-year rent change of 14.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Califon, NJ is 1-bedrooms: $1,700, 3-bedrooms: $3,500, 4-bedrooms: $5,400. The most common rental property sizes in Califon, NJ are 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 38.3% and 24.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,500$4,000
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,700$1,700
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent $3,500$3,500
    4 Bed Rent $5,300$5,400
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    13.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    38.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    21.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    24.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.3%

    Property Listings — Califon, NJ

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Califon, NJ is 28. This is a decrease of -26.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter 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
    		$887,000-2.0%
    Listing Count
    		4340.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.9%40.0%
    Days on Market
    		28-26.0%
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    Demographics — Califon, NJ

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Califon, NJ has a population of 7,450, which has increased by 8.2% over the past 5 years. Califon, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 64.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 21.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		7,4508.2%
    % Under 18
    		21.0%-17.0%
    % Seniors
    		19.5%20.4%
    % WFH
    		21.9%97.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		64.4%5.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Califon, NJ is a predominantly white area, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Califon, NJ is hispanic, making up 6.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.3% of the population in Califon, NJ, and this percentage has increased by 9.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		84.1%-9.3%
    % Black
    		5.4%∞%
    % Hispanic
    		6.9%245.0%
    % Asian
    		1.6%-64.4%
    % Foreign Born
    		8.3%9.2%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Califon, NJ

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 181 mortgage originations in Califon, NJ, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 9.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Califon, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		181
    % Conventional Loans
    		93.0%
    % Government Loans
    		7.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Califon, NJ

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		4
    Total Units Section 8
    		4
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		3.1%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$70$1,700$1,630
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$2,050
    3 Bedroom-$1,010$3,500$2,490
    4 Bedroom-$2,570$5,300$2,730

    Affordability — Califon, NJ

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.5
    Median Home Price$766,000
    Median Household Income$181,000

    Califon, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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