Mercer County, NJ Housing Market Brief
county · NJ · as of May 2026
What is Mercer 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 Mercer County, NJ in its market cycle?
Mercer County, NJ 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.
Mercer County, NJ housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $480K | ▲ +6.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | ▲ +2.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 | ▲ +21.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 939 | ▲ +6.3% |
| Homes Sold | 275 | ▼ -12.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $292 | 0% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.3% | ▼ -0.6% |
How has Mercer County, NJ’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mercer County, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Mercer 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 Mercer County, NJ?
The median sale price in Mercer County, NJ is $480K, having risen 6.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Mercer County, NJ?
Mercer County, NJ scores 21 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Mercer County, NJ's Alpha Score?
Mercer County, NJ's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (72/100) and its weakest is Affordability (21/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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