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The Ponds, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
995
Population
4,523/sq mi density
$70,825
Median Income
$56,720 per capita
$338,800
Home Value
$455,672 Zillow
$1,781
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
100
Violent Crime/100K
681 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,825 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$338,800 home value, $1,781/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$338,800
20% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,781/mo
53% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.8%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
774
Median year built: 1998
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$338,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$455,672
Median Sale Price
$345,000
Median List Price
$425,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.8%
Owner-Occupied
35.2%
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:
$1,781/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
171 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
22.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$245
Active Inventory
9
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1998
Average age of housing stock: 28 years
Homeownership Rate
64.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $338,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,672 |
| Median Sale Price | $345,000 |
| Median List Price | $425,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $245 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,781 |
| 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 | 171 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 9 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $245 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 774 |
| Median Year Built | 1998 |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |