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July 2025 Central Bergen County Real Estate Market Update: Strong Seller’s Market Continues
July 2025 Central Bergen County Real Estate Market Update
The Central Bergen County real estate market is holding steady this summer, even during the slower months of July and August. With families on vacation, kids preparing for back-to-school, and college drop-offs in full swing, the housing market often takes a seasonal pause. Still, the numbers show sellers remain in a strong position across River Edge, Oradell, Emerson, New Milford, Bergenfield, and Dumont.
Central Bergen County Housing Market Overview – July 2025
Despite seasonal slowdowns, demand in Bergen County homes for sale remains strong:
Inventory: Just over 1.5 months of supply
Median Days on Market: 14
Median Sold Price: $1,040,000
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 109%
These numbers confirm that Bergen County is still firmly a seller’s market.
River Edge Real Estate Market – July 2025
River Edge continues to shine in the Bergen County housing market:
2 months of inventory
Median Sold Price: $1,230,000
Median Days on Market: 15
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 108%
Homes in River Edge are selling fast and at competitive prices, making it one of the strongest markets this summer.
Emerson & Oradell Market Insights
Both Emerson real estate and Oradell real estate remain in high demand, with inventory staying low and buyers competing for available homes.
Emerson Market Snapshot:
A little over 2 months of inventory
Median Sold Price: $750,000
19 days on market
105% list-to-sale price ratio
Oradell shows slightly different numbers than River Edge, but both remain attractive to buyers who want to be in Central Bergen County.
New Milford Real Estate Market – July 2025
New Milford continues to see steady growth:
1.5 months of inventory
Median Sold Price: $730,000
Median Days on Market: 21
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 103.3%
New Milford sellers are still getting multiple offers, with homes selling quickly at strong prices.
Bergenfield Housing Market Trends
Bergenfield remains competitive while showing slightly longer time on market compared to neighboring towns:
Just over 2 months of inventory
Median Sold Price: $643,000
Median Days on Market: 32
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 102.9%
While homes take a bit longer to sell here, sellers still benefit from above-list offers.
Dumont Real Estate Market – July 2025
Dumont is one of the hottest towns in the Central Bergen County housing market:
1 month of inventory
Median Sold Price: $704,000
Median Days on Market: 16
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 107%
This shows how competitive Dumont has become for buyers, with homes moving quickly and selling above asking.
Preparing for the Fall 2025 Bergen County Market
While summer is traditionally slower, the fall housing market in Bergen County is one of the strongest selling seasons of the year. Activity typically picks up by mid-September and stays strong until Thanksgiving. Now is the perfect time for homeowners to prepare their property to “value up” and take advantage of the demand.
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Bergen County, NJ
Bergen County, New Jersey, has a population of 953,243 and is considered one of the best places to live in the state. Most residents own their homes, and the area offers many bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. It attracts young professionals, with residents generally leaning liberal. The public schools in Bergen County are highly rated.
Tenafly, NJ
Tenafly, a suburb of New York City in Bergen County with a population of 15,299, is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Most residents own their homes and enjoy a suburban feel with numerous restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The town attracts families, and residents generally hold moderate political views. Tenafly’s public schools are highly rated.
Oradell, NJ
Oradell, a New York City suburb in Bergen County with a population of 8,208, is considered one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Residents enjoy a suburban feel, with most owning their homes. The town has plenty of coffee shops and parks and is popular among retirees. Oradell residents generally lean conservative, and the public schools are highly rated.
Hawthorne, NJ
Hawthorne, a suburb of New York City in Passaic County with a population of 19,456, offers a dense suburban feel with many restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. It attracts families and young professionals, with residents generally leaning liberal. The public schools are rated above average.
Demarest, NJ
Demarest, a New York City suburb in Bergen County with a population of 4,930, is considered one of the best places to live in New Jersey. It has a rural atmosphere, with most residents owning their homes. The community generally holds moderate political views, and the public schools are highly rated.
Closter, NJ
Closter, a New York City suburb in Bergen County with a population of 8,555, is highly rated as a place to live in New Jersey. It provides a rural feel, and most residents own their homes. The community tends toward moderate political views, and the public schools are highly rated.
Montvale, NJ
Montvale, a New York City suburb in Bergen County with a population of 8,413, is known as one of New Jersey’s top places to live. It offers a sparse suburban atmosphere, with most residents owning their homes. The area attracts many young professionals, and the community generally leans conservative. Montvale’s public schools are highly rated.
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Upper Saddle River, a New York City suburb in Bergen County with a population of 8,313, is highly rated as a place to live in New Jersey. It offers a rural feel, with most residents owning their homes and enjoying the town’s numerous parks. Residents tend to hold moderate political views, and the public schools are highly rated.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Woodcliff Lake, a New York City suburb in Bergen County with a population of 6,096, is highly regarded as a place to live in New Jersey. It provides a sparse suburban feel, with most residents owning their homes and enjoying many coffee shops and parks. The community leans conservative, and the public schools are highly rated.
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July 2025 Central Bergen County Real Estate Market Update: Strong Seller’s Market Continues
July 2025 Central Bergen County Real Estate Market Update
The Central Bergen County real estate market is holding steady this summer, even during the slower months of July and August. With families on vacation, kids preparing for back-to-school, and college drop-offs in full swing, the housing market often takes a seasonal pause. Still, the numbers show sellers remain in a strong position across River Edge, Oradell, Emerson, New Milford, Bergenfield, and Dumont.
Central Bergen County Housing Market Overview – July 2025
Despite seasonal slowdowns, demand in Bergen County homes for sale remains strong:
Inventory: Just over 1.5 months of supply
Median Days on Market: 14
Median Sold Price: $1,040,000
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 109%
These numbers confirm that Bergen County is still firmly a seller’s market.
River Edge Real Estate Market – July 2025
River Edge continues to shine in the Bergen County housing market:
2 months of inventory
Median Sold Price: $1,230,000
Median Days on Market: 15
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 108%
Homes in River Edge are selling fast and at competitive prices, making it one of the strongest markets this summer.
Emerson & Oradell Market Insights
Both Emerson real estate and Oradell real estate remain in high demand, with inventory staying low and buyers competing for available homes.
Emerson Market Snapshot:
A little over 2 months of inventory
Median Sold Price: $750,000
19 days on market
105% list-to-sale price ratio
Oradell shows slightly different numbers than River Edge, but both remain attractive to buyers who want to be in Central Bergen County.
New Milford Real Estate Market – July 2025
New Milford continues to see steady growth:
1.5 months of inventory
Median Sold Price: $730,000
Median Days on Market: 21
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 103.3%
New Milford sellers are still getting multiple offers, with homes selling quickly at strong prices.
Bergenfield Housing Market Trends
Bergenfield remains competitive while showing slightly longer time on market compared to neighboring towns:
Just over 2 months of inventory
Median Sold Price: $643,000
Median Days on Market: 32
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 102.9%
While homes take a bit longer to sell here, sellers still benefit from above-list offers.
Dumont Real Estate Market – July 2025
Dumont is one of the hottest towns in the Central Bergen County housing market:
1 month of inventory
Median Sold Price: $704,000
Median Days on Market: 16
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 107%
This shows how competitive Dumont has become for buyers, with homes moving quickly and selling above asking.
Preparing for the Fall 2025 Bergen County Market
While summer is traditionally slower, the fall housing market in Bergen County is one of the strongest selling seasons of the year. Activity typically picks up by mid-September and stays strong until Thanksgiving. Now is the perfect time for homeowners to prepare their property to “value up” and take advantage of the demand.
