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Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Hudson County, NJ — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Hudson County, New Jersey. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

Population

710,478

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$98,420

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

69%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,961/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19
21.9%
Ages 20–29
15.4%
Ages 30–39
20.1%
Ages 40–49
13.4%
Ages 50–59
11.9%
Ages 60–69
9.0%
Over 70
8.3%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K
19.0%
$30K–$50K
11.0%
$50K–$75K
00.0%
$75K–$100K
00.0%
$100K–$150K
00.0%
Above $150K
00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Expensive (5-7x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.0x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income
Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)
7.0x

At 7.0x price-to-income, median home prices in Hudson County are significantly above what income alone can support.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value
$577,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,961/mo
Homeownership Rate
31%
Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)
$2,082/mo
Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)
$8,756
Vacancy Rate
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Hudson County HPI

371.6

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+47.4%

vs. 2020 baseline

Hudson County home values have appreciated 47.4% since 2020, trailing the New Jersey statewide average of 72.9%.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

Investment Analysis

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Market Tier

Bawa Score: 73 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Per Capita Personal Income
$82,814
Labor Force
402,107
GDP
$52B
Building Permits
5,136

▼ −26.1% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted
$12.2B
State Home Price Index
939.3
State GDP
$846B

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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