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Marlboro, NJ

Marlboro, NJ.

Population: 18,476 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Marlboro, NJ is $906,110 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $810,000 after a median 15 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 lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$906,110

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$906,110
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.5%
10-year appreciation
+72.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$906,110
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
$810,000
Median list price
$949,000
Median price per sqft
$366
1-year sale-price change
+11.7%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
63
Sale-to-list ratio
102.1%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
29

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,510/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,830/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,490/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,560/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,050/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
School districts serving the area
Freehold Regional High School District, Marlboro Township School District
Schools include
Marlboro High School, Frank Defino Central Elementary School, Marlboro Elementary School, Marlboro Middle School, Frank J. Dugan Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Burnt Fly Bog (3.8 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
96,317
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
107,174

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
25
Nearest national park
Gateway National Recreation Area (24 mi)
National parks include
Gateway National Recreation Area, National Parks of New York Harbor, Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Hop Brook Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-1,584 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
14.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
85.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
239,227
Average weekly wage
$1,298
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,793

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

How it compares

MarlboroState medianUS median
Median home value$906,110$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$810,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market15 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 Marlboro, NJ?
$906,110.
What is the median sale price in Marlboro, NJ?
$810,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Marlboro, NJ?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Marlboro, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $3,490/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Marlboro, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave.
Is Marlboro, NJ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Marlboro, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Marlboro, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Marlboro, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Burnt Fly Bog, 3.8 mi.
How many schools serve Marlboro, NJ?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Marlboro, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Marlboro, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Marlboro, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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