Caldwell, NJ housing market
The typical Caldwell home is worth about $741,000, up 5.5% in a year, 28% above the New Jersey typical home. Homes typically sell in 11 days, a little above asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Caldwell compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Caldwell at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Caldwell | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $452,000 | $317,000 |
| 2018 | $459,000 | $330,000 |
| 2019 | $467,000 | $343,000 |
| 2020 | $473,000 | $358,000 |
| 2021 | $515,000 | $394,000 |
| 2022 | $550,000 | $441,000 |
| 2023 | $589,000 | $471,000 |
| 2024 | $644,000 | $511,000 |
| 2025 | $691,000 | $551,000 |
| 2026 | $723,000 | $568,000 |
| August 2026 | $741,000 | $580,000 |
Caldwell and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | $741K | +5.5% | 11 | $96,824 |
| West Caldwell | $804K | +5.4% | 17 | $158,467 |
| Essex Fells | $1.47M | +8.1% | — | $250,001 |
| North Caldwell | $1.19M | +7% | 16 | $208,245 |
7.7 years of income
The typical Caldwell home costs about 7.7 years of the town's median household income, more than across New Jersey (5.6 years).
How Caldwell ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.