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Belle mead, NJ

Belle mead, NJ.

Population: 11,849 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Belle mead, NJ is $1.03M — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.09M after a median 42 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.03M

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.03M
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+19.4%
5-year appreciation
+44.0%
10-year appreciation
+62.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.03M
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
$1.09M
Median list price
$1.15M
Median price per sqft
$378
1-year sale-price change
+20.7%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
102.5%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Montgomery Township Housing Development (2.8 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)

Annual precipitation
50.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
57,882
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
53,841

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (18 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Morristown National Historical Park, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Princeton Airport (PCT) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH CARRIER CLINIC
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)
-622 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
93.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
175,080
Average weekly wage
$2,009
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
248

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

How it compares

Belle meadState medianUS median
Median home value$1.03M$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$1.09M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market42 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 Belle mead, NJ?
$1.03M.
What is the median sale price in Belle mead, NJ?
$1.09M.
How long do homes take to sell in Belle mead, NJ?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Belle mead, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,099/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Belle mead, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Belle mead, NJ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Belle mead, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Belle mead, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Belle mead, NJ?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Montgomery Township Housing Development, 2.8 mi.
Is Belle mead, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Belle mead, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Belle mead

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