Is Livingston, NJ 07039 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Livingston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 55% of homes in Livingston, NJ 07039 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 117 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 58%, homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $1,199,481. Overall, Livingston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Essex County, homes here sell faster than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Livingston ranks #86 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 90 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Newark 07102 (25% sold over asking) or Essex Fells 07021 (33% sold over asking), while Glen Ridge 07028 (100% sold over asking) and Montclair 07043 (94% sold over asking) are even more competitive.