New Brunswick, NJ metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is New Brunswick, NJ metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is New Brunswick, NJ metro area in its market cycle?
New Brunswick, NJ metro area is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
New Brunswick, NJ metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $585K | ▲ +2.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 32 days | ▼ -13.2% |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▲ +21.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 6,973 | ▲ +13.4% |
| Homes Sold | 2,120 | ▼ -9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $355 | ▲ +3.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% | ▲ +0.4% |
How has New Brunswick, NJ metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Brunswick, NJ metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, New Brunswick, NJ metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 47 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in New Brunswick, NJ metro area?
The median sale price in New Brunswick, NJ metro area is $585K, having risen 2.3% over the past year.
How affordable is New Brunswick, NJ metro area?
New Brunswick, NJ metro area scores 50 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving New Brunswick, NJ metro area's Alpha Score?
New Brunswick, NJ metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (74/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (18/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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