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Totowa, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
10,919
Population
2,730/sq mi density
$114,177
Median Income
$48,899 per capita
$507,700
Home Value
$641,996 Zillow
$1,703
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
139
Violent Crime/100K
1,544 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$114,177 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$507,700 home value, $1,703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$507,700
80% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,703/mo
46% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,860
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$507,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$641,996
Median Sale Price
$760,000
Median List Price
$699,999
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.1%
Owner-Occupied
23.9%
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:
$1,703/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
66 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
13.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$425
Active Inventory
15
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $507,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,996 |
| Median Sale Price | $760,000 |
| Median List Price | $699,999 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $425 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,703 |
| 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 | 66 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 15 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $425 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,860 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |