Is Rutherford, NJ 07070 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Rutherford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 60% of homes in Rutherford, NJ 07070 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 66 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 64 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 76%, homes sold more slowly (61 days then) and the median sale price rose 38% to $859,628. Overall, Rutherford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Bergen County, homes here sell faster than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Rutherford ranks #242 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 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.