The 30 cities in New Jersey where homes are selling the fastest

If you're buying or selling a home in New Jersey in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.

Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.

To see where homes are selling the fastest in New Jersey right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.

#1. Lebanon, New Jersey
- Days on market: 8
- Median sale price: $287,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 113.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Lebanon homes for sale

#2. Garwood, New Jersey
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $705,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Garwood homes for sale

#3. Palmyra, New Jersey
- Days on market: 12
- Median sale price: $255,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 27.3%
- See Palmyra homes for sale

#4. Lakehurst, New Jersey
- Days on market: 12
- Median sale price: $400,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Lakehurst homes for sale

#5. Sea Isle City, New Jersey
- Days on market: 13
- Median sale price: $1,800,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 66.7%
- See Sea Isle City homes for sale

#6. Summit, New Jersey
- Days on market: 13
- Median sale price: $1,750,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 106.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Summit homes for sale

#7. Tinton Falls, New Jersey
- Days on market: 13
- Median sale price: $556,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 41.2%
- See Tinton Falls homes for sale

#8. Ocean Grove, New Jersey
- Days on market: 14
- Median sale price: $1,039,499.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Ocean Grove homes for sale

#9. North Cape May, New Jersey
- Days on market: 15
- Median sale price: $600,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See North Cape May homes for sale

#10. Yardville, New Jersey
- Days on market: 15
- Median sale price: $465,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Yardville homes for sale

#11. Ashland, New Jersey
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $428,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
- See Ashland homes for sale

#12. Springfield, New Jersey
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $652,625
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 105.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 10.0%
- See Springfield homes for sale

#13. Pine Hill, New Jersey
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $260,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 104.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 9.1%
- See Pine Hill homes for sale

#14. Robertsville, New Jersey
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $837,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Robertsville homes for sale

#15. Morristown, New Jersey
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $936,812.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 105.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 16.7%
- See Morristown homes for sale

#16. The Hills, New Jersey
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $448,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 11.1%
- See The Hills homes for sale

#17. Woodbury Heights, New Jersey
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $400,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 104.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Woodbury Heights homes for sale

#18. Westfield, New Jersey
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $1,375,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 109.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 27.3%
- See Westfield homes for sale

#19. Holiday City South, New Jersey
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $340,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 16.7%
- See Holiday City South homes for sale

#20. Manahawkin, New Jersey
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $465,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.6%
- See Manahawkin homes for sale

#21. Short Hills, New Jersey
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $2,400,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 104.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.6%
- See Short Hills homes for sale

#22. East Freehold, New Jersey
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $697,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See East Freehold homes for sale

#23. Barrington, New Jersey
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $375,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 60.0%
- See Barrington homes for sale

#24. Flanders, New Jersey
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $599,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Flanders homes for sale

#25. Somerville, New Jersey
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $650,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Somerville homes for sale

#26. New Providence, New Jersey
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $970,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 111.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See New Providence homes for sale

#27. Forked River, New Jersey
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $551,250
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Forked River homes for sale

#28. Beattystown, New Jersey
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $505,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 105.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Beattystown homes for sale

#29. Boonton, New Jersey
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $702,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 108.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 66.7%
- See Boonton homes for sale

#30. Eatontown, New Jersey
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $571,250
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Eatontown homes for sale