The Bergen County housing market stayed competitive in September 2026. More homes sold than a year ago, and single-family sellers were still getting above asking price on average. Here’s what the latest numbers from New Jersey REALTORS® show, and what they mean if you’re thinking about buying or selling this fall.
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September 2026 at a Glance: Single-Family Homes
- Median sales price: $835,000, up 1.2% from $825,000 in September 2025
- Closed sales: 483, up 6.9%
- New listings: 669, up 4.7%
- Days on market until sale: 34, up from 31
- Percent of list price received: 103.4%, up from 102.4%
- Inventory of homes for sale: 1,118, up 7.9%
- Months’ supply of inventory: 2.6, up from 2.4
What the Bergen County Housing Market Numbers Mean
For sellers: Homes are still selling above list price on average, and more of them are closing than last year. But inventory is up, and homes are taking a few more days to sell, so buyers have a little more choice than they did a year ago. Pricing your home right from day one matters more now than it did when anything listed would sell.
For buyers: You have more to choose from than last fall, but the Bergen County housing market is still competitive. A 2.6-month supply of homes is well below the roughly six months usually considered a balanced market, so the best homes still move quickly.
The bigger picture: Through September, the year-to-date median single-family price in the Bergen County housing market was $885,000, up 4.1% from $850,000 over the same period in 2025.
Townhouses and Condos: More Options for Buyers
The condo and townhouse market looked different from single-family homes in September:
- Median sales price: $527,000, up 5.6% from $499,000
- Closed sales: 164, down 14.1%
- Inventory: 667, up 14.2%
- Months supply: 3.7, up from 3.2
- Percent of list price received: 99.6%, down from 100.7%
- Days on market until sale: 42, unchanged
Prices are still rising, but fewer condos sold, inventory grew, and buyers paid just under asking on average. If you’re shopping for a condo or townhouse, you likely have more room to negotiate than single-family buyers do right now.
Adult Communities: A Small but Busy Segment
Adult community sales are a small slice of the Bergen County housing market, so monthly numbers can swing sharply (only 8 sales closed in September).
- Closed sales through September: 69, up 35.3% from 51
- New listings through September: 89, up 32.8% from 67
- Year-to-date median sales price: $505,000, down 15.8% from $600,000
- If you’re thinking about downsizing, more adult community homes are coming to market and selling this year. Our Downsizing guide walks through what to consider before you make a move.
Bergen County Housing Market FAQ
Is the Bergen County housing market still a seller’s market?
For single-family homes, yes. September 2026 had a 2.6-month supply of homes, well below the roughly six months usually considered a balanced market. Townhouses and condos, at a 3.7-month supply, are closer to balance and give buyers more room to negotiate.
What is the median home price in Bergen County?
The median single-family sales price was $835,000 in September 2026 and $885,000 year to date through September. For townhouses and condos, the September median was $527,000.
How fast are homes selling in the Bergen County housing market?
Single-family homes had 34 days on market until sale in September 2026, up from 31 a year earlier. Townhouses and condos held steady at 42 days.
Where does this Bergen County housing market data come from?
These figures come from the monthly Local Market Update published by New Jersey REALTORS®, which draws on data from the multiple listing services in New Jersey.
Thinking About Making a Move?
Bergen County housing market numbers only tell part of the story. Mike Guarriello, REALTOR® with Keller Williams Valley Realty, can walk you through recent sales near you and what they mean for your plans. Call 201-887-0244 or email [email protected].
Source: New Jersey REALTORS® Local Market Update for September 2026, Bergen County. Data current as of October 9, 2026. Report © 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC.
