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Emerson, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
7,263
Population
3,257/sq mi density
$153,963
Median Income
$68,008 per capita
$626,000
Home Value
$762,712 Zillow
$1,926
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
13
Violent Crime/100K
406 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$153,963 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$626,000 home value, $1,926/mo rent
F
Safety
1.3 / 5.0
13 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$626,000
122% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,926/mo
66% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
89.1%
36% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,664
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$626,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$762,712
Median Sale Price
$825,000
Median List Price
$662,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
89.1%
Owner-Occupied
10.9%
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:
$1,926/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
83 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
9.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$423
Active Inventory
11
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
89.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $626,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $762,712 |
| Median Sale Price | $825,000 |
| Median List Price | $662,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $423 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,926 |
| 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 | 83 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 11 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $423 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,664 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 32.3% |