Real Estate Investing in Madison, New Jersey

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 17,675 • Morris County

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Should you buy in Madison, NJ? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (62/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.2% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $1,079,886
Avg Monthly Rent $3,485
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Madison Real Estate

Madison (New Jersey) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Madison is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Madison are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in New Jersey.

The 0% renter share in Madison masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Denali Property Management New Jersey specializes in condo management. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$1,079,886
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,485
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NJ)

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Madison

2 Colleges 5,004 Students
C+
Drew University
4-Year Private · 2,226 students
C+
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
4-Year Private · 2,778 students

ZIP Codes in Madison, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madison, NJ

What is the average home sale price in Madison, NJ?

Madison, NJ median home values land near $1.1M. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $3,485/mo-per-month rentals.

What is the renter demographic in Madison, NJ?

Tenant demand in Madison, NJ is solid. The local workforce $3,485/mo rents across most rental classes.

How strong is Madison, NJ for real estate investors?

Our data puts Madison, NJ at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $1.1M and rents around $3,485/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is Madison, NJ landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in Madison, NJ is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What is the smart move for investors in Madison, NJ?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Madison, NJ. With home values at $1.1M and rents near $3,485/mo, other strategies can work but produce steady rather than outsized returns.

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