Salem County, NJ Housing Market Brief
county · NJ · as of May 2026
What is Salem 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 Salem County, NJ in its market cycle?
Salem 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.
Salem County, NJ housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $263K | ▲ +1% |
| Median Days on Market | 56 days | ▲ +211.1% |
| Months of Supply | 3.7 | ▲ +8.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 245 | ▲ +11.4% |
| Homes Sold | 66 | ▲ +1.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $195 | ▲ +5.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% | ▼ -1.9% |
How has Salem County, NJ’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Salem County, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Salem County, NJ is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Salem County, NJ?
The median sale price in Salem County, NJ is $263K, having risen 1% over the past year.
How affordable is Salem County, NJ?
Salem County, NJ scores 49 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Salem County, NJ's Alpha Score?
Salem County, NJ's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (60/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (42/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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