Bergen County by the Numbers
Bergen County is the largest residential real estate market in Northern NJ, and April 2026 finds it humming. The county is currently home to 1,041 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $965,000, an average of 60 days on market, and 264 newly listed properties in the past 30 days alone.
That's a lot of motion. Let's unpack what's actually happening on the ground.
Bergen County Inventory
Source: NJMLS via Elevate Realty NJ
The Three Bergens
Bergen County is really three submarkets in a trench coat:
1. The Hudson Riverfront Corridor
Fort Lee, Cliffside Park, Edgewater, and Palisades Park form the eastern edge — high-density, NYC-commuter-driven, with the strongest condo/co-op market in the county. Median prices here track Hudson County waterfront values, often $700K–$1.4M for two-bedroom units.
The George Washington Bridge and ferry access keep demand consistent year-round. Sellers in these towns are seeing 30–45 day DOM averages, well below the county-wide 60-day figure.
2. The Inner Suburbs
Hackensack, Teaneck, Bergenfield, New Milford — the working middle of Bergen County. Single-family homes in the $550K–$850K range are the bread and butter here, and they're the homes moving fastest in the county.
If you're a buyer priced out of the $1M+ market, this is where to look.
3. The Affluent North and West
Ridgewood, Tenafly, Saddle River, Alpine, Franklin Lakes. Median list prices climb into the $1.3M–$3M+ range for single-family homes. DOM stretches to 75–110 days as luxury buyers shop deliberately and inventory turnover slows.
What the Spring Data Says
Bergen Median Prices
Source: NJMLS via Elevate Realty NJ
Three patterns from the last 30 days:
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The $700K–$1.1M sweet spot is hyper-competitive. Well-priced homes in this band routinely receive multiple offers within 10 days of listing. If you're a buyer here, plan to offer near (or slightly above) asking.
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The luxury market is more measured. Homes priced $2M+ are taking longer — buyers are doing thorough inspections, negotiating concessions, and walking away from imperfect properties.
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Condo inventory is steady, not surging. With 264 new listings county-wide last month, condos in Fort Lee and Edgewater account for a healthy share, but not enough to flip the market in buyers' favor.
A Note on Days on Market
A 60-day average DOM in Bergen County in 2026 is not slow — it's the new normal. Three years ago, when rates were near 3%, the same homes were selling in two weeks. Today's buyers shop longer because borrowing costs more, and that's healthy market behavior.
What it means tactically: price your home right the first time. The data shows homes that need a price cut after 30 days typically end up selling for less than they would have at the lower price from day one.
Looking Ahead
The next 6 weeks are critical. Most Bergen County families targeting a summer move want to be under contract by Memorial Day. Expect a flurry of activity through late May.
If you're in Bergen County and thinking about buying or selling, our team lives and works in these towns daily. Get in touch for a no-pressure consultation.