Is Bergen-Lafayette, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Bergen-Lafayette is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Bergen-Lafayette has remained a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

Bergen-Lafayette is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Bergen-Lafayette, NJ

How much do homes in Bergen-Lafayette, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$625,000

$460/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$19,000(+3.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bergen-Lafayette have sold for 3.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bergen-Lafayette was $625,000 in November 2024, up 3.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $460.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $328.7K$365K
+11.0%
2 $500K$450K
-10.0%
3 $625K$752.5K
+20.4%
4 $700K$625K
-10.7%
5+ $737.5K$800K
+8.5%

Summary: Bergen-Lafayette housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 20.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 10.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

West Side
+20.0%
Downtown Jersey City
+9.3%
Bergen-Lafayette
+3.1%
Van Vorst Park
+1.0%
Journal Square
-8.9%

Housing Supply in Bergen-Lafayette, NJ

How many homes are available in Bergen-Lafayette, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
98100+2.0%

Summary: The Bergen-Lafayette real estate market had 100 homes for sale in November 2024, a 2.0% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1010
0.0%
2 1816
-11.1%
3 2728
+3.7%
4 1815
-16.7%
5+ 2531
+24.0%

Summary: The Bergen-Lafayette housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 24%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1713-23.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Bergen-Lafayette, you may be able to get a good deal. 55.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 13 homes were sold or pending in Bergen-Lafayette in November 2024, down by 23.5% month-over-month. Of the 9 sold homes, 56% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 44% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Bergen-Lafayette, NJ

How long does it take to sell a home in Bergen-Lafayette, NJ?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
38 Days52 Days+36.5%

Summary: Homes in Bergen-Lafayette had an average of 52 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 36.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Bergen-Lafayette are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 13 homes were sold in Bergen-Lafayette; 31% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 23% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 21 Days Ago

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