Is Clifton, NJ 07011 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Clifton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 70% of homes in Clifton, NJ 07011 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 51 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 77%, homes sold faster (63 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $602,739. Overall, Clifton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Passaic County, homes here sell faster than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 65%. On our competition score, Clifton ranks #168 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Paterson 07505 (0% sold over asking) or Wanaque 07465 (39% sold over asking), while Paterson 07504 (88% sold over asking) and Hawthorne 07506 (83% sold over asking) are even more competitive.