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Caldwell, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
8,898
Population
7,541/sq mi density
$101,196
Median Income
$61,910 per capita
$563,000
Home Value
$706,559 Zillow
$1,937
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
88
Violent Crime/100K
718 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$101,196 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$563,000 home value, $1,937/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$563,000
100% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,937/mo
67% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.4%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,762
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$563,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$706,559
Median Sale Price
$558,500
Median List Price
$549,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.4%
Owner-Occupied
54.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,937/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,317/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
77 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$354
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
45.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $563,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $706,559 |
| Median Sale Price | $558,500 |
| Median List Price | $549,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $354 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,937 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,317 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 77 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $354 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,762 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 30.2% |