Is Garfield, NJ 07026 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Garfield housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 73% of homes in Garfield, NJ 07026 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 69 days and there were 4.4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 42 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 60%, homes sold faster (83 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $659,715. Overall, Garfield is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Bergen County, homes here sell faster than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Garfield ranks #319 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Alpine 07620 (0% sold over asking) or Moonachie 07074 (0% sold over asking), while South Hackensack 07606 (100% sold over asking) and Waldwick 07463 (86% sold over asking) are even more competitive.