Is Hawthorne, NJ 07506 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hawthorne housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 83% of homes in Hawthorne, NJ 07506 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 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 48 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 76%, homes sold faster (57 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $660,714. Overall, Hawthorne is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Passaic County, homes here sell faster than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 96%. On our competition score, Hawthorne ranks #87 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 90 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) is even more competitive.