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Middlesex, NJ — ZIP 08846

Population: 14,645 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08846 (Middlesex, NJ) is $557,290 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $211,500 after a median 176 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,699/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$557,290

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

176

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$557,290
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+21.7%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$557,290
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
$211,500
1-year sale-price change
+7.9%
Median days on market
176 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,699/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Middlesex High School, Hazelwood Elementary School, Parker Elementary School, Von E. Mauger Middle School, Watchung Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Middlesex Sampling Plant (USDOE) (0.4 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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.7 in
Annual snowfall
8.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
229
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
247

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
436
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
182,231
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
153,441

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
27
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, National Parks of New York Harbor
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
21
Hospitals include
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,660 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
64.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
84.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
376,864
Average weekly wage
$1,510
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
566

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

How it compares

ZIP 08846State medianUS median
Median home value$557,290$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$211,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market176 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,699/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
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 08846?
$557,290.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08846?
$211,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08846?
Median days on market: 176 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08846?
Typical rent: $2,699/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08846?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is ZIP 08846 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08846?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08846?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08846?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Middlesex Sampling Plant (USDOE), 0.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08846?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08846 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08846?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08846?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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