Hunterdon County, NJ home prices

Hunterdon County, NJ: the typical home is worth $636,562 as of 2026-05, up +2.7% over the past year and +141.7% since 2000. Listings run about $301/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1977: $49,597 → 2026: $636,562 (12.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $636,562, homes in Hunterdon County sit 8% above the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 172% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #8 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 31 days on the market, with 8% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.7× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~22% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,142/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,529/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Somerset County, NJ ($666,922) · Bucks County, PA ($527,114) · Warren County, NJ ($423,462) · Mercer County, NJ ($446,376) · Northampton County, PA ($371,201) · Middlesex County, NJ ($587,181)