Salem County, NJ — Housing & Real Estate
Home values, rent, homeownership rates, housing types, and property taxes
Housing Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$223,000
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Vacancy Rate
10.3%
Total Housing Units
27,740
Property Tax
$6,757/yr
Housing Tenure
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Owner-Occupied71.3%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Types
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Single Family79.2%
Multi-Family16.9%
Mobile Home3.9%
Owner Costs
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)With Mortgage
$1,528/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,035/mo
Median Year Built
1963
The median home value in Salem County, NJ is $223,000 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,185. 71.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 27,740 total housing units in the county. The vacancy rate is 10.3%.