Emerson, NJ housing market
The typical Emerson home is worth about $798,000, up 7.1% in a year, 38% above the New Jersey typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Emerson compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Emerson at a glance
Only 3 sales in April 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Emerson | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $511,000 | $317,000 |
| 2018 | $524,000 | $330,000 |
| 2019 | $523,000 | $343,000 |
| 2020 | $527,000 | $358,000 |
| 2021 | $568,000 | $394,000 |
| 2022 | $607,000 | $441,000 |
| 2023 | $632,000 | $471,000 |
| 2024 | $681,000 | $511,000 |
| 2025 | $732,000 | $551,000 |
| 2026 | $768,000 | $568,000 |
| August 2026 | $798,000 | $580,000 |
Emerson and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | $798K | +7.1% | — | $155,536 |
| Haworth | $1.23M | +12% | — | $236,765 |
| Westwood | $777K | +7.5% | — | $165,781 |
| River Vale | $990K | +7.7% | — | $213,666 |
| Oradell | $1.02M | +10.3% | 61 | $221,322 |
| Closter | $1.21M | +8.8% | 98 | $190,469 |
| Harrington Park | $995K | +7.2% | — | $180,500 |
5.1 years of income
The typical Emerson home costs about 5.1 years of the town's median household income, less than across New Jersey (5.6 years).
How Emerson 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, April 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.