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Wayne, NJ

Wayne, NJ.

Population: 54,112 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wayne, NJ is $762,952 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $723,500 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,536/month. 17 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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$762,952

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$762,952
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+19.4%
5-year appreciation
+37.0%
10-year appreciation
+67.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$762,952
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
$723,500
Median list price
$748,000
Median price per sqft
$372
1-year sale-price change
+6.4%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
116
For-sale inventory
135
Sale-to-list ratio
104.3%
Active listings
88
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
62

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,536/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,040/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,320/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,660/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,240/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,140/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
17
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District, Wayne Township Public School District
Schools include
Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy, Passaic County Technical Institute, James Fallon Elementary School, Anthony Wayne Middle School, Preakness Early Childhood Center

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, coldWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Unimatic Manufacturing Corporation (4.8 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
52.8 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
199

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
652
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
316,981
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
266,149

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 mi)
National parks include
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Lincoln Park Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
54
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-3,875 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
56.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.4%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
87.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
146,196
Average weekly wage
$1,150
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

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

How it compares

WayneState medianUS median
Median home value$762,952$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$723,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,536/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
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 Wayne, NJ?
$762,952.
What is the median sale price in Wayne, NJ?
$723,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Wayne, NJ?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Wayne, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,536/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wayne, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Wayne, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Wayne, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wayne, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wayne, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Unimatic Manufacturing Corporation, 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve Wayne, NJ?
17 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wayne, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wayne, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wayne, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Wayne

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