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Essex Fells, NJ

Essex Fells, NJ.

Population: 2,361 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Essex Fells, NJ is $1.46M — up 8.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $2.55M after a median 87 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with strong wind, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.46M

Typical home value

+8.3%

1-year change

87

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.46M
1-year appreciation
+8.3%
3-year appreciation
+27.1%
5-year appreciation
+45.0%
10-year appreciation
+83.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.46M
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$2.55M
Median list price
$1.60M
Median price per sqft
$551
1-year sale-price change
+41.7%
Median days on market
87 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
110.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+4.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,637/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,233/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,785/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,188/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.5 : 1
Schools include
Essex Fells Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
13
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Caldwell Trucking Co. (3.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
673
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
363,437
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
301,686

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park (4 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Essex County Airport (CDW) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
127
Hospitals include
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,174 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
71.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.0%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
88.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
281,698
Average weekly wage
$1,728
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,657

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Essex FellsState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.46M$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$2.55M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market87 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Essex Fells, NJ?
$1.46M.
What is the median sale price in Essex Fells, NJ?
$2.55M.
How long do homes take to sell in Essex Fells, NJ?
Median days on market: 87 days.
What is typical rent in Essex Fells, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,233/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Essex Fells, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is Essex Fells, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Essex Fells, NJ. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Essex Fells, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Essex Fells, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Essex Fells, NJ?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Caldwell Trucking Co., 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve Essex Fells, NJ?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Essex Fells, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Essex Fells, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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