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Most Affordable in New Jersey

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Most Affordable — New Jersey

1 Salem $69,300
2 Crestwood Village $95,700
3 Camden $100,400
4 Trenton $122,500
5 Leisure Village $127,000
6 Bridgeton $134,400
7 Lindenwold $168,300
8 Paulsboro $169,400
9 Pleasantville $177,700
10 Gloucester City $180,100
11 Carneys Point $180,600
12 Phillipsburg $180,700
13 Pine Hill $182,200
14 Pennsville $188,100
15 Atlantic City $189,600
16 Clementon $197,200
17 Millville $199,300
18 Woodbury $207,900
19 Browns Mills $214,100
20 Bellmawr $216,500
21 Palmyra $216,600
22 Runnemede $217,500
23 Vineland $218,200
24 Glendora $219,700
25 Burlington $221,000
26 Somerdale $221,600
27 McKee City $232,000
28 Mays Landing $236,500
29 Holiday City-Berkeley $237,200
30 Absecon $237,600
31 Stratford $238,200
32 Barrington $244,400
33 Pomona $244,500
34 Clayton $244,800
35 Williamstown $255,000
36 Sicklerville $256,600
37 Pitman $258,400
38 Washington $260,200
39 Atco $262,200
40 Florence $270,100
41 Smithville $270,600
42 Twin Rivers $273,900
43 White Horse $274,300
44 Keansburg $274,500
45 Northfield $275,900
46 Glassboro $276,900
47 Somers Point $277,500
48 Beckett $279,300
49 Newton $282,300
50 Echelon $288,000
51 Kingston Estates $288,400
52 Audubon $288,500
53 Mystic Island $290,000
54 Villas $290,000
55 Ellisburg $294,300
56 Ashland $305,700
57 Bargaintown $307,100
58 Beachwood $307,500
59 Berlin $310,000
60 Cherry Hill Mall $313,000
61 Marlton $314,500
62 East Orange $315,500
63 New Brunswick $316,800
64 Hopatcong $318,600
65 Manville $321,100
66 Hammonton $324,200
67 Yardville $326,400
68 Franklin Park $326,800
69 Laurence Harbor $327,900
70 Mercerville $330,500
71 Hightstown $333,200
72 Paterson $335,400
73 Roselle $336,500
74 Hackettstown $337,100
75 Newark $337,800
76 Perth Amboy $339,200
77 Jamesburg $344,900
78 Ventnor City $345,300
79 Collingswood $346,300
80 Dover $347,100
81 Haledon $347,700
82 Wharton $348,100
83 North Plainfield $350,700
84 Linwood $351,100
85 Avenel $351,200
86 Vauxhall $354,300
87 Haddon Heights $354,700
88 Cape May Court House $355,500
89 Spotswood $359,000
90 Ocean Acres $359,200
91 Guttenberg $360,700
92 Woodbridge $361,200
93 Wildwood $361,200
94 Rahway $362,300
95 Bound Brook $362,900
96 South Amboy $365,000
97 Wanaque $366,400
98 East Franklin $366,900
99 Carteret $370,200
100 Hackensack $370,300

The most affordable housing markets in New Jersey offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Salem has a median home value of just $69,300.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Salem, the median home costs just $69,300 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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