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Newark, New Jersey market snapshot.
Newark sits in Essex County, New Jersey. It's home to roughly 307,188 residents. The Census Bureau puts Newark's median home value at $337,800, while Essex County's median listing price runs $599,000, up about 5.8% over the past year.
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Newark market snapshot
Population
307,188
Median Household Income
$48,416
Median Home Value (city)
$337,800
Median Listing Price (Essex County)
$599,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,330/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.8%
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The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Newark's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $337,800. Separately, Essex County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $599,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ shows a +5.8% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Essex County's own annual index shows a 5.81% change in 2025.
Population & Income
Newark has an estimated population of 307,188 and a median household income of $48,416, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
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