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The average Essex County, NJ home value is $658,593, up 3.8% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 22 days. (Updated on )
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), built from the ground up by measuring monthly changes in property level Zestimates, captures both the level and home values across a wide variety of geographies and housing types.
Typical Home Values: $658,593
1-Year Value Change: +3.8%
(Data through September 30, 2026)
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The median home value in Essex County, NJ is $658,593 as of September 2026. This represents a 0.3% increase compared to last month and a 3.8% increase year-over-year.
The median home value in Essex County, NJ ($658,593) compares to New Jersey ($575,123) and the U.S. national median ($366,157).
The cities with the highest median home values in Essex County, NJ include: Short Hills ($2,383,684), Essex Fells ($1,471,936), Millburn ($1,303,402), North Caldwell ($1,174,677), Glen Ridge ($1,163,981). These cities represent the most expensive areas within the county.