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Carteret, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Richmond County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
25,187
Population
5,737/sq mi density
$87,553
Median Income
$36,299 per capita
$370,200
Home Value
$543,351 Zillow
$2,012
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$87,553 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$370,200 home value, $2,012/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$370,200
31% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,012/mo
73% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.2%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,722
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$370,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$543,351
Median Sale Price
$535,000
Median List Price
$549,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.2%
Owner-Occupied
44.8%
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:
$2,012/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,349/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
99 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
7.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Active Inventory
43
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
55.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $370,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $543,351 |
| Median Sale Price | $535,000 |
| Median List Price | $549,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $291 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,012 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,349 |
| 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 | 99 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.0% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 43 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $291 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,722 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 26.6% |