Hudson County NJ Real Estate Market August 2026: Prices, Inventory & Sales

The Hudson County NJ real estate market entered August 2026 with considerably more homes available for sale than one year earlier, but the increased inventory did not produce a broad decline in home prices. Single-family inventory increased 31.1% year over year, while townhouse and condominium inventory increased 32.5%.

The two major property categories showed notably different price trends. The August median sale price for a Hudson County single-family home was $637,500, up 2.4% from August 2025. For townhouses and condominiums, the median reached $722,500, an 18.4% year-over-year increase.

Hudson County NJ Real Estate Market at a Glance

Hudson County Single-Family Homes

Hudson County Townhouses and Condominiums

Hudson County Housing Inventory Increased Sharply

The clearest change in the Hudson County housing market is the increase in the number of homes available for sale. Single-family inventory rose from 161 homes in August 2025 to 211 in August 2026, an increase of 31.1%.

The change was even larger in absolute numbers for townhouses and condominiums. Inventory increased from 914 units to 1,211, or 32.5% year over year.

Months of supply also increased. Single-family supply moved from 3.0 to 3.8 months, while townhouse-condo supply increased from 4.0 to 5.5 months. More inventory generally means buyers have additional competing properties to consider rather than facing the extremely limited selection characteristic of tighter markets.

Market speed should still be evaluated along with pricing, property type and local competition. Our guide to days on market in New Jersey real estate explains why DOM is useful but should not be interpreted in isolation.

Hudson County Single-Family Prices Were Flat Year to Date

The August single-family median price increased 2.4% from $622,500 to $637,500, but the broader year-to-date figures show much less price movement.

Through August 2025, the Hudson County single-family median sales price was $630,000. Through August 2026, it was also $630,000.

At the same time, year-to-date days on market declined from 38 to 36 days, while sellers received an average of 100.6% of list price compared with 100.2% during the same period in 2025.

Hudson County Condo and Townhouse Prices Remained Higher

Townhouses and condominiums tell a different price story. Through August 2026, the Hudson County townhouse-condo median sales price was $692,550, compared with $635,000 during the same period of 2025. That represents a 9.1% year-over-year increase.

During August alone, the median rose from $610,000 in 2025 to $722,500 in 2026. Monthly figures can fluctuate more substantially than longer year-to-date measurements, so the 9.1% year-to-date increase provides useful additional context.

This occurred while available townhouse-condo inventory increased 32.5% and August closed sales declined 17.6%. The figures illustrate why housing markets cannot be summarized by a single indicator. Prices, inventory, sales volume and marketing time can move differently at the same time.

For broader context outside Hudson County, see our New Jersey housing market update covering statewide prices, sales and inventory.

Is Hudson County Still a Seller’s Market?

There is no single market condition that accurately describes every home in Hudson County. Property type, municipality, neighborhood, price range, condition and local competing inventory all affect how buyers respond.

Single-family homes had 3.8 months of inventory in August 2026 and sold for an average of 101.3% of list price. Townhouses and condominiums had 5.5 months of inventory and received 99.6% of list price.

Those figures suggest that sellers should pay increasing attention to active competition. A home does not compete only against properties that sold several months ago; it also competes against the alternatives buyers can purchase today.

What the August Market Means for Hudson County Home Sellers

For sellers, the increase in available housing makes pricing and presentation increasingly important. More listings give buyers more opportunities to compare location, condition, amenities, monthly association costs, taxes and overall value.

A realistic listing strategy should consider recent comparable sales as well as current competing inventory. County-level statistics provide useful market context, but they cannot establish the value of an individual property.

Sellers preparing for a move can review the complete steps in selling a house in New Jersey, including valuation, preparation, brokerage selection, marketing, offers, attorney review and closing.

Automated valuations can also be useful as a reference point, but they have important limitations. Our analysis of Zillow Zestimate accuracy for New Jersey real estate explains why an automated estimate should not replace property-specific comparable-sale analysis.

What the August Market Means for Hudson County Buyers

Hudson County buyers generally had more inventory to choose from in August 2026 than one year earlier. That is particularly evident in the townhouse and condominium segment, where 1,211 properties were available compared with 914 in August 2025.

Additional inventory can provide more opportunities to compare properties and potentially reduce the pressure to pursue every new listing immediately. It does not, however, mean that appropriately priced properties will necessarily sell below asking price. Single-family homes still received an average of 101.3% of list price during August.

Buyers unfamiliar with the transaction process can review our guide to the steps in buying a house in New Jersey, from mortgage preapproval and property searches through attorney review, inspections and closing.

What Hudson County Home Prices Mean for Realtor Commission Costs

Higher home values make percentage-based real estate fees more significant in dollar terms. Real estate commissions are negotiable, and there is no required or standard commission percentage that every New Jersey seller must pay.

The examples below simply illustrate how different listing-side percentages would translate into dollars at the August 2026 Hudson County median prices.

Before selecting a brokerage based solely on an advertised percentage, sellers should compare the total fee with the actual services being provided. See how to compare Realtor fees in New Jersey and our explanation of New Jersey low commission Realtors.

Can Hudson County Home Buyers Receive a Commission Rebate?

Yes. New Jersey permits a licensed real estate brokerage to rebate part of its earned commission to a residential buyer when the arrangement is properly documented and disclosed.

The actual rebate depends on the buyer brokerage agreement, the compensation the brokerage ultimately receives and any applicable lender or settlement requirements. Buyers should not assume that an advertised rebate is automatically available in every transaction.

Read our detailed guide explaining buyer commission rebates in New Jersey for information about how rebates are structured and handled at closing.

Hudson County Real Estate Includes Very Different Local Markets

Countywide statistics combine properties from very different communities, including Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, North Bergen, Union City, West New York, Weehawken, Secaucus, Harrison, Kearny and Guttenberg.

Housing stock also varies substantially throughout the county. Hudson County includes high-rise waterfront condominiums, brownstones, townhouses, multifamily buildings, newer construction and traditional single-family neighborhoods.

For that reason, the countywide median should not be interpreted as the expected price for a particular Jersey City condominium, Hoboken townhouse, North Bergen home or property elsewhere in Hudson County. Individual property values require analysis of the relevant local submarket and comparable properties.

Hudson County NJ Real Estate Market: August 2026 Bottom Line

The August 2026 Hudson County real estate statistics show a market with substantially more inventory but continued price resilience.

Single-family inventory increased 31.1% from August 2025, while the year-to-date median sales price remained unchanged at $630,000. Townhouse and condominium inventory increased 32.5%, yet the year-to-date median price increased 9.1% to $692,550.

For buyers, the larger supply of homes provides more choices. For sellers, increased competition makes realistic pricing and strong property presentation increasingly important. The local market should still be evaluated by municipality, neighborhood, property type and price range rather than through countywide statistics alone.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Hudson County NJ Real Estate Market