Essex County
County in New Jersey · Updated Jan 2026
Median Home Value
$643,745
↑ +3.7%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$2,219/mo
↑ +1.7%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
4.1%
Average yield
5-Year Appreciation
+38.1%
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.2
Favors renting