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Carteret, NJ

Carteret, NJ.

Population: 25,526 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carteret, NJ is $567,756 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $560,000 after a median 82 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,457/month. 5 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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$567,756

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$567,756
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+20.6%
5-year appreciation
+38.0%
10-year appreciation
+117.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$567,756
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
$560,000
Median list price
$584,999
Median price per sqft
$371
1-year sale-price change
+1.8%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
102.3%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,457/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Nathan Hale Elementary School, Carteret High School, Columbus Elementary School, Carteret Middle School, Private Nicholas Minue 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
2
Nearest Superfund site
LCP Chemicals Inc. (1.9 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
51.3 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)
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
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
534
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
489,067
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
433,198

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
National Parks of New York Harbor (11 mi)
National parks include
National Parks of New York Harbor, Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Linden Airport (LDJ) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
53
Hospitals include
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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
1,960
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.2%
Median annual property tax
$7,753
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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

CarteretState medianUS median
Median home value$567,756$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$560,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market82 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,457/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,753$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 Carteret, NJ?
$567,756.
What is the median sale price in Carteret, NJ?
$560,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Carteret, NJ?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Carteret, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,457/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carteret, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Carteret, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Carteret, NJ?
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 Carteret, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carteret, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: LCP Chemicals Inc., 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Carteret, NJ?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carteret, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Carteret, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carteret, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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