Greater Princeton
by the numbers.
Single-family home data across six municipalities — snapshot stats, 12-month trend charts, and my monthly read on what the data actually means.
Raw numbers tell you what happened. My monthly WeChat commentary tells you what it means.
每月深度解析普林斯顿房市。
Greater Princeton Housing Market Data
Updated monthly by Charlie Wu, founder of The Wu Team. This page tracks housing trends across Princeton, Montgomery, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Hopewell, and Lawrence Township.
Each section below summarizes median home prices, days on market, and sale-to-list price ratios — the three metrics that most reliably indicate current market conditions for buyers and sellers.
What the Data
Means by Town
Princeton NJ Housing Market Trends
Princeton continues to show strong demand driven by relocation buyers and Princeton University-affiliated households. Inventory remains limited relative to historical levels, with a median of just 15 days on market and a list-to-sale ratio above 100%. At a $1,550,000 median, Princeton is the most expensive market in the corridor — and the premium is structural, not cyclical.
Montgomery NJ Housing Market Trends
Montgomery Township offers the best value-to-quality ratio in the corridor for buyers seeking strong schools and a suburban setting. At $1,090,000 median with 13 days on market and a 101.6% list-to-sale ratio, it is arguably the most competitive market in the corridor relative to its price point. Buyers priced out of Princeton consistently look here first.
West Windsor NJ Housing Market Trends
West Windsor and its shared district with Plainsboro — West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Schools — anchors one of New Jersey's most in-demand school markets. The $1,055,000 median is notable given the active new construction pipeline, which provides buyers with options unavailable in Princeton proper.
Plainsboro NJ Housing Market Trends
Plainsboro shares the West Windsor-Plainsboro school district and offers a more compact resale inventory, with only 53 annual transactions. The $1,070,000 median reflects the school district premium; buyers should expect tight competition for any well-priced resale listing.
Hopewell Valley NJ Housing Market Trends
Hopewell Valley is the corridor's largest market by sales volume at 205 annual transactions and offers significant land and space relative to its $815,000 median. Buyers seeking acreage, privacy, and Hopewell Valley Regional Schools — at a meaningful discount to Princeton — find strong value here.
Lawrence Township NJ Housing Market Trends
Lawrence Township is the most accessible entry point in the corridor at a $634,000 median. It offers proximity to Princeton, Trenton, and major transit corridors, making it a popular choice for first-time buyers and investors. Despite lower price points, the list-to-sale ratio of 100.7% signals that demand is healthy.
What I'm seeing
this month
