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Sewaren, NJ

Sewaren, NJ.

Population: 3,248 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sewaren, NJ is $542,418 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $388,750 after a median 55.5 days on market. 1 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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$542,418

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

55.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$542,418
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+22.1%
5-year appreciation
+41.6%
10-year appreciation
+91.1%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$547,307
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
$388,750
Median list price
$574,900
Median price per sqft
$387
1-year sale-price change
-11.4%
Median days on market
55.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Matthew Jago 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
1
Nearest Superfund site
LCP Chemicals Inc. (4.3 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)

Annual precipitation
51.0 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
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
384
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
416,029
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
352,099

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
National Parks of New York Harbor (13 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
20
Nearest airport
Linden Airport (LDJ) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
49
Hospitals include
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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
64.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.1%
Median annual property tax
$9,662
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
77.1%

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

SewarenState medianUS median
Median home value$542,418$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$388,750$555,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$9,662$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 Sewaren, NJ?
$542,418.
What is the median sale price in Sewaren, NJ?
$388,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Sewaren, NJ?
Median days on market: 55.5 days.
What is typical rent in Sewaren, 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 Sewaren, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Sewaren, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Sewaren, 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 Sewaren, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sewaren, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: LCP Chemicals Inc., 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve Sewaren, NJ?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sewaren, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sewaren, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sewaren, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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