New Jersey real estate prices surge in top markets

12 articles · Updated · NJ.com · Apr 25

Hoboken leads with a 9% annual price increase, while Weehawken and Jersey City see 7% annual gains, based on March 2026 data.
Bergen County has the most hot markets, and nearly all top-performing towns are in North Jersey, driven by job proximity and strong transportation links.
Low housing supply and renewed office commutes fuel demand, with buyers favoring Manhattan-centric rail towns for convenience and urban amenities over suburban or New York City living.

Which 'Manhattan-centric rail towns' are poised to be the next to see prices skyrocket?

As North Jersey's market overheats, could South Jersey become the state's next affordable hotspot?

Will New Jersey's transit-focused boom create affordable communities or exclusive commuter enclaves?

Can booming towns like Hoboken afford their own success amid budget deficits and rising taxes?

With homes selling far above asking price, is the dream of ownership in NJ now impossible?