Bergen County, NJ Housing Market Brief
county · NJ · as of May 2026
What is Bergen County, NJ’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 Bergen County, NJ in its market cycle?
Bergen County, NJ is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Bergen County, NJ housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $790K | ▲ +5.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 63 days | ▼ -7.3% |
| Months of Supply | 5.0 | ▲ +25% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,652 | ▲ +2.8% |
| Homes Sold | 534 | ▼ -16.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $458 | ▲ +6.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.2% | ▲ +0.6% |
How has Bergen County, NJ’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bergen County, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Bergen County, NJ is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Bergen County, NJ?
The median sale price in Bergen County, NJ is $790K, having risen 5.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Bergen County, NJ?
Bergen County, NJ scores 8 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Bergen County, NJ's Alpha Score?
Bergen County, NJ's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (83/100) and its weakest is Affordability (8/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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