Is Rockaway, NJ 07866 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Rockaway housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 59% of homes in Rockaway, NJ 07866 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 82 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 62%, homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $564,756. Overall, Rockaway is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Morris County, homes here sell more slowly than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Rockaway ranks #121 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hibernia 07842 (0% sold over asking) or New Vernon 07976 (20% sold over asking), while Kenvil 07847 (100% sold over asking) and Mount Tabor 07878 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.