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Secaucus, NJ

Secaucus, NJ.

Population: 21,778 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Secaucus, NJ is $691,677 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $707,500 after a median 46.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,862/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$691,677

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

46.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$691,677
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.5%
10-year appreciation
+62.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$691,677
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
$707,500
Median list price
$725,000
Median price per sqft
$449
1-year sale-price change
+16.0%
Median days on market
46.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,862/mo
1-year rent change
+3.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$3,010/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,070/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,450/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,200/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,940/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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Hudson County Schools of Technology School District, Secaucus School District
Schools include
High Tech High School, Bayonne Academy, Academy of Career and Technical Education, Secaucus High School, Clarendon School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
11
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Hackensack River (1.3 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
55.5°F
Average high
64.5°F
Average low
47.5°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
Annual snowfall
31.8 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
218
Days with Moderate air quality
142
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
203

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
312
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
979,180
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
724,846

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Stonewall National Monument (5 mi)
National parks include
Stonewall National Monument, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, African Burial Ground National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HUDSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL, HUDSON COUNTY MEADOWVIEW PSYCHIATRIC H
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
-1,246 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
35.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.6%
Median annual property tax
$7,540
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
76.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
234,547
Average weekly wage
$1,816
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
711

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

How it compares

SecaucusState medianUS median
Median home value$691,677$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$707,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,862/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,540$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 Secaucus, NJ?
$691,677.
What is the median sale price in Secaucus, NJ?
$707,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Secaucus, NJ?
Median days on market: 46.5 days.
What is typical rent in Secaucus, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,862/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Secaucus, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Secaucus, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Secaucus, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Secaucus, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Secaucus, NJ?
11 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lower Hackensack River, 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Secaucus, NJ?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Secaucus, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Secaucus, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Secaucus, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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