Trenton, NJ

Metro area in New Jersey · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +3.0%

Median Home Value

$433,523

↑ +0.5%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$2,439/mo

↑ +2.4%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

6.8%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+46.0%

Income Needed to Buy

$122,885

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

721

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

14.8

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.3%

3 Months

↑ +1.0%

12 Months

↑ +3.0%

5-Year Price Trend

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