Locations
Towns
Princeton
Known for its prestigious Princeton University, the town has high home prices ranging from $600,000 to over $6 million2. The area features historic and luxurious homes with a low vacancy rate for both homeowners and renters.
Population: Approximately 30, 7221.
Hamilton Township
Offers a dense suburban feel with a mix of owner-occupied (68.24%) and rental properties (31.76%). The median home value is $264,050, and housing costs average $1,536 monthly.
Population: Around 91,8193.
Toms River
Known for its proximity to the Jersey Shore, Toms River has high housing costs. The area includes single-family homes, townhouses, and rental properties.
Population: Approximately 92,8305.
Hopewell
Features a high homeownership rate (77%) with a median property value of $509,7007. The town has a mix of detached houses and townhouses.
Population: About 1,8256.
Skillman
Predominantly owner-occupied homes (78.07%) with a median home value of $464,30010. Housing costs average $2,667 per month.
Population: Estimated at 7,5259.
West Windsor Township
Known for its high quality of life and excellent schools. The area has a dense suburban feel with a mix of residential and commercial properties.
Population: Approximately 30,97911.
Robbinsville Township
Features a high median household income ($151,938) and a median home value of $380,00013. The township offers a suburban feel with a mix of housing options.
Population: Around 15,47613.
Beach Haven West
It is popular for its waterfront properties and vacation homes. The median property value is $528,900, and the homeownership rate is high (94.7%).
Population: About 4,92015.
Seaside Park
Known for its beachfront properties, the median property value is $800,00018. The area has a high homeownership rate (75.8%).
Population: Approximately 1,47217.
Brick Township
Known for its prestigious Princeton University, the town has high home prices ranging from $600,000 to over $6 million2. The area features historic and luxurious homes with a low vacancy rate for both homeowners and renters.
Population: Approximately 30, 7221.
Counties
Middlesex County
Diverse housing options with 315,521 housing units. The county has a mix of urban and suburban areas, with many rental properties.
Population: Approximately 863,162 (2020 Census).
Somerset County
Known for its affluent neighborhoods and high-quality schools. There are 131,225 housing units, with fewer rental properties than other counties.
Population: Around 345,000.
Mercer County
Home to Princeton University, the county has a mix of urban and suburban areas. There are 149,573 housing units, with a significant portion being rental properties.
Population: Approximately 384,000.
Ocean County
Popular for its coastal towns and retirement communities, the county has 240,611 occupied housing units and a high homeownership rate.
Population: About 638,6917.
Monmouth County
It is known for its affluent communities and proximity to the Jersey Shore. There are 267,799 housing units, including rental and owner-occupied properties.
Population: Approximately 643,615 (2020 Census).
Burlington County
The largest county in New Jersey by area, offering a mix of rural and suburban living. There are 184,775 housing units.
Population: Around 461,860 (2020 Census).
Hunterdon County
The area is known for its rural charm and historic towns. There are 51,481 housing units, with a high percentage of owner-occupied properties.
Population: Approximately 128,94712.
Union County
It is urbanized with a mix of residential and commercial properties. There are 208,961 housing units, with a significant number of rental properties.
Population: About 569,815 (2022).
Hudson County
The county is highly urbanized, with a dense population and a high number of rental properties. It is known for its proximity to New York City.
Population: Approximately 712,02916.
Essex County
Includes the city of Newark, which has a diverse housing market. There are 332,311 housing units, with a high percentage of rental properties.
Population: Around 863,72818.
Bergen County
The county is known for its affluent suburbs and proximity to New York City. It has a high homeownership rate and a competitive real estate market.
Population: Approximately 955,732 (2020 Census).
Passaic County
The county includes both urban and suburban areas, with a diverse housing market that includes a mix of rental and owner-occupied properties.
Population: Around 524,118 (2020 Census).
Morris County
The county is known for its high quality of life and affluent communities. It has a high homeownership rate and a strong real estate market.
Population: Approximately 509,285 (2020 Census).
Cape May County
Popular for its coastal towns and vacation homes. The county has a high percentage of seasonal and rental properties.
Population: About 95,263 (2020 Census).