Sayreville, NJ 08872 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sayreville, NJ—08872

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$546,000

5.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$97,200

28.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

18.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.5%

Median Rent

$2,600

0.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,700

7.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,600

5.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,600

3.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Sayreville, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in Sayreville, NJ is $546,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.2%. This indicates that home prices in Sayreville, NJ are increasing. 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	$546,000	5.2%
Single Family	$560,000	4.3%
Condos	$464,000	7.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sayreville, NJ

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sayreville, NJ is $2,700, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sayreville, NJ is 1-bedrooms: $1,720, 2-bedrooms: $2,470, 3-bedrooms: $2,910, 4-bedrooms: $4,050. The most common rental property sizes in Sayreville, NJ are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 41.8% and 37.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,600	$2,700
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,720
2 Bed Rent	$2,600	$2,470
3 Bed Rent	$2,600	$2,910
4 Bed Rent	$3,500	$4,050

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

7.9%

1 Bedroom

41.8%

2 Bedrooms

37.4%

3 Bedrooms

11.6%

4 Bedrooms

1.3%

Property Listings — Sayreville, NJ

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sayreville, NJ is 38. This is a increase of 18.0% 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 7.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$570,000	2.0%
Listing Count	55	11.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	11.0%
Days on Market	38	18.0%

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Demographics — Sayreville, NJ

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sayreville, NJ has a population of 20,000, which has decreased by -1.4% over the past 5 years. Sayreville, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 36.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	20,000	-1.4%
% Under 18	22.7%	1.3%
% Seniors	13.7%	8.7%
% WFH	6.7%	36.7%
% w/ College Degree	36.1%	11.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sayreville, NJ is a predominantly white area, with 43.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 19.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sayreville, NJ is black, making up 19.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 38.9% of the population in Sayreville, NJ, and this percentage has increased by 30.5% 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	43.9%	-19.6%
% Black	19.5%	11.4%
% Hispanic	15.8%	29.5%
% Asian	18.8%	22.1%
% Foreign Born	38.9%	30.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sayreville, NJ

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 313 mortgage originations in Sayreville, NJ, of which 80.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 21.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sayreville, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	313
% Conventional Loans	80.0%
% Government Loans	20.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sayreville, NJ

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Sayreville, NJ under the Section 8 program is 4.8%. 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 Sayreville, 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	137
Total Units Section 8	137
% Rentals under Section 8	4.8%
% Occupied Section 8	99.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$70	$1,700	$1,630
2 Bedroom	-$550	$2,600	$2,050
3 Bedroom	-$110	$2,600	$2,490
4 Bedroom	-$770	$3,500	$2,730

Sayreville, NJ—08872

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sayreville, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sayreville, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sayreville, NJ

Demographics — Sayreville, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sayreville, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sayreville, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sayreville, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sayreville, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5
Median Home Price	$546,000
Median Household Income	$97,200

Sayreville, NJ—08872

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sayreville, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sayreville, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sayreville, NJ

Demographics — Sayreville, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sayreville, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sayreville, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sayreville, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sayreville, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Parlin, NJ

South River, NJ

Edison, NJ

Keasbey, NJ

South Amboy, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

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