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Fortescue, NJ

Fortescue, NJ.

Population: 133 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fortescue, NJ is $169,465 — down 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $158,500 after a median 69 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$169,465

Typical home value

-3.0%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$169,465
1-year appreciation
-3.0%
3-year appreciation
+3.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+91.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2025)
$175,666
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
$158,500
Median list price
$160,000
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+0.6%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
91.1%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,478/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A05
NFIP flood claims on record
191
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Nascolite Corp. (14.9 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)

Annual precipitation
46.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Highest AQI recorded (year)
123

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,492
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,685

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (27 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, First State National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Dave's Aerodrome (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-206 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
55.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.8%
Median annual property tax
$7,784
Households with broadband internet
68.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,644
Average weekly wage
$1,085
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
143

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

How it compares

FortescueState medianUS median
Typical home value$169,465$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$158,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,784$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 Fortescue, NJ?
$169,465.
What is the median sale price in Fortescue, NJ?
$158,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Fortescue, NJ?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Fortescue, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,704/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fortescue, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, drought.
Is Fortescue, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fortescue, NJ. 191 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fortescue, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fortescue, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fortescue, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Fortescue, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fortescue, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fortescue, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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