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Data from November 2026
The counties of New Jersey
New Jersey has 21 counties. The most populous is Bergen County (962,316 people); the most expensive homes are in Bergen County ($623,000) and the least expensive in Cumberland County ($221,400). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.
Key numbers in New Jersey
- Counties
- 21
- each with its own page
- People
- 9.3M
- Census, Average 2020–2024
- Typical home
- $454,400
- median value in New Jersey
Map and extremes
Where it costs more and less in New Jersey
Typical home value by county
- Under $310,400
- $310,400–$377,700
- $377,700–$462,900
- $462,900–$539,700
- $539,700 or more
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People
- Highest
- 962,316
- Bergen County
- Lowest
- 65,275
- Salem County
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Typical home
- Highest
- $623,000
- Bergen County
- Lowest
- $221,400
- Cumberland County
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Typical rent
- Highest
- $2,033
- Somerset County
- Lowest
- $1,253
- Salem County
-
FHA limit
- Highest
- $1,249,125
- Bergen County
- Lowest
- $541,287
- Warren County
The full list
Every county in New Jersey
Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.
| Bergen County | 962,316 | $623,000 | $1,914 | $124,884 | $1,249,125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 871,290 | $462,900 | $1,871 | $111,549 | $1,249,125 |
| Essex County | 863,002 | $524,100 | $1,531 | $80,789 | $1,249,125 |
| Hudson County | 718,323 | $539,700 | $1,894 | $91,795 | $1,249,125 |
| Ocean County | 654,362 | $398,400 | $1,755 | $89,863 | $1,249,125 |
| Monmouth County | 645,353 | $606,100 | $1,827 | $124,845 | $1,249,125 |
| Union County | 579,290 | $529,200 | $1,730 | $103,202 | $1,249,125 |
| Camden County | 527,257 | $287,100 | $1,402 | $88,755 | $630,200 |
| Passaic County | 521,012 | $459,500 | $1,621 | $87,522 | $1,249,125 |
| Morris County | 514,528 | $582,500 | $1,904 | $137,326 | $1,249,125 |
| Burlington County | 467,805 | $354,000 | $1,745 | $108,111 | $630,200 |
| Mercer County | 385,864 | $377,700 | $1,623 | $100,645 | $541,287 |
| Somerset County | 349,846 | $552,100 | $2,033 | $140,374 | $1,249,125 |
| Gloucester County | 306,954 | $310,400 | $1,531 | $105,115 | $630,200 |
| Atlantic County | 276,270 | $295,000 | $1,376 | $78,050 | $730,250 |
| Cumberland County | 153,305 | $221,400 | $1,282 | $67,436 | $541,287 |
| Sussex County | 145,807 | $369,400 | $1,585 | $116,186 | $1,249,125 |
| Hunterdon County | 130,160 | $517,200 | $1,687 | $141,715 | $1,249,125 |
| Warren County | 110,849 | $346,500 | $1,409 | $100,869 | $541,287 |
| Cape May County | 94,941 | $434,600 | $1,360 | $91,128 | $730,250 |
| Salem County | 65,275 | $239,500 | $1,253 | $79,960 | $630,200 |
- Bergen $623,000$1,249,125
- Middlesex $462,900$1,249,125
- Essex $524,100$1,249,125
- Hudson $539,700$1,249,125
- Ocean $398,400$1,249,125
- Monmouth $606,100$1,249,125
- Union $529,200$1,249,125
- Camden $287,100$630,200
- Passaic $459,500$1,249,125
- Morris $582,500$1,249,125
- Burlington $354,000$630,200
- Mercer $377,700$541,287
- Somerset $552,100$1,249,125
- Gloucester $310,400$630,200
- Atlantic $295,000$730,250
- Cumberland $221,400$541,287
- Sussex $369,400$1,249,125
- Hunterdon $517,200$1,249,125
- Warren $346,500$541,287
- Cape May $434,600$730,250
- Salem $239,500$630,200
Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How many counties does New Jersey have?
New Jersey has 21 counties. The most populous is Bergen County (962,316 people) and the least populous Salem County (65,275), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in New Jersey has the most expensive homes?
By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Bergen County ($623,000) and the least expensive Cumberland County ($221,400).
Where is rent highest in New Jersey?
The highest typical rent is in Somerset County ($2,033 a month) and the lowest in Salem County ($1,253), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in New Jersey has the highest FHA limit?
In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in Bergen County ($1,249,125). 3 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.