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Demarest, NJ — ZIP 07627

Population: 4,911 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07627 (Demarest, NJ) is $1.58M — up 18.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $2.27M after a median 66.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.58M

Median home value

+18.1%

1-year change

66.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.58M
1-year appreciation
+18.1%
3-year appreciation
+37.6%
5-year appreciation
+58.7%
10-year appreciation
+74.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.58M
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$2.27M
Median list price
$2.19M
Median price per sqft
$660
1-year sale-price change
+32.7%
Median days on market
66.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,560/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,920/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,350/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,090/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,210/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District, Demarest School District, Northern Valley Regional High School District
Schools include
Bergen County Institute for Science and Technology, County Road School, Demarest Middle School, Luther Lee Emerson School, Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Maywood Chemical Co. (7.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.8 in
Annual snowfall
18.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
469,783
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
428,291

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (8 mi)
National parks include
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
70
Hospitals include
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,571 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
54.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
91.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
392,497
Average weekly wage
$1,525
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
879

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 07627State medianUS median
Median home value$1.58M$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$2.27M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 07627?
$1.58M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07627?
$2.27M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07627?
Median days on market: 66.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07627?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $3,350/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07627?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
Is ZIP 07627 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07627?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 07627?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07627?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 07627?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07627 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07627?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07627?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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