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Colonia, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
18,294
Population
4,539/sq mi density
$134,301
Median Income
$51,419 per capita
$473,200
Home Value
$621,925 Zillow
$1,964
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
181
Violent Crime/100K
1,092 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$134,301 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$473,200 home value, $1,964/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$473,200
68% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,964/mo
69% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.2%
35% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,345
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$473,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$621,925
Median Sale Price
$697,500
Median List Price
$629,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
88.2%
Owner-Occupied
11.8%
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:
$1,964/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,025/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
232 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
7.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$397
Active Inventory
38
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
88.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $473,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $621,925 |
| Median Sale Price | $697,500 |
| Median List Price | $629,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $397 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,964 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,025 |
| 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 | 232 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.9% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 38 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $397 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,345 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 33.2% |