Is Dayton, NJ 08810 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dayton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 37% of homes in Dayton, NJ 08810 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 73 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 20 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (38% then), homes sold more slowly (52 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $549,762. Overall, Dayton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Middlesex County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, Dayton ranks #359 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Plainsboro 08536 (26% sold over asking), while Sewaren 07077 (100% sold over asking) and Middlesex 08846 (87% sold over asking) are even more competitive.