Iselin, NJ 08830 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Iselin, NJ—08830

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$546,000

4.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$113,000

17.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

24.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.4%

Median Rent

$3,100

5.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,100

1.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,480

1.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,300

5.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Iselin, NJ

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Iselin, NJ is $546,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.7%. This indicates that home prices in Iselin, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$546,000	4.7%
Single Family	$559,000	3.5%
Condos	$321,000	2.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Iselin, NJ

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Iselin, NJ is $2,990, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Iselin, NJ is 1-bedrooms: $2,040, 2-bedrooms: $2,460, 3-bedrooms: $3,340, 4-bedrooms: $3,440. The most common rental property sizes in Iselin, NJ are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 45.9% and 31.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,100	$2,990
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,040
2 Bed Rent	$2,480	$2,460
3 Bed Rent	$3,300	$3,340
4 Bed Rent	$3,400	$3,440

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.5%

1 Bedroom

31.6%

2 Bedrooms

45.9%

3 Bedrooms

16.0%

4 Bedrooms

3.5%

5+ Bedrooms

0.5%

Property Listings — Iselin, NJ

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Iselin, NJ is 58. This is a increase of 5.0% 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 8.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$550,000	-4.0%
Listing Count	41	-1.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	-1.0%
Days on Market	70	24.0%

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Demographics — Iselin, NJ

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Iselin, NJ has a population of 19,200, which has increased by 6.8% over the past 5 years. Iselin, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 55.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 17.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	19,200	6.8%
% Under 18	20.5%	5.7%
% Seniors	16.3%	-7.9%
% WFH	17.8%	270.8%
% w/ College Degree	55.0%	23.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Iselin, NJ is a predominantly asian area, with 54.5% of the population identifying as asian. The asian population has grown by 0.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Iselin, NJ is white, making up 22.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 54.3% of the population in Iselin, NJ, and this percentage has increased by 15.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	22.8%	-20.0%
% Black	8.1%	12.5%
% Hispanic	10.7%	64.6%
% Asian	54.5%	0.7%
% Foreign Born	54.3%	15.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Iselin, NJ

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 232 mortgage originations in Iselin, NJ, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 21.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Iselin, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	232
% Conventional Loans	88.0%
% Government Loans	12.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Iselin, NJ

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Iselin, NJ under the Section 8 program is 5.9%. 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 Iselin, 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	130
Total Units Section 8	130
% Rentals under Section 8	5.9%
% Occupied Section 8	97.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$140	$2,100	$1,960
2 Bedroom	-$10	$2,480	$2,470
3 Bedroom	-$320	$3,300	$2,980
4 Bedroom	-$130	$3,400	$3,270

Iselin, NJ—08830

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Iselin, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Iselin, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Iselin, NJ

Demographics — Iselin, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Iselin, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Iselin, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Iselin, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Iselin, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.8
Median Home Price	$546,000
Median Household Income	$113,000

Iselin, NJ—08830

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Iselin, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Iselin, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Iselin, NJ

Demographics — Iselin, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Iselin, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Iselin, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Iselin, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Iselin, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Colonia, NJ

Fords, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

Avenel, NJ

Edison, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

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