Real Estate Investing in Ledgewood, New Jersey (07852)

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Morris County • Population: 3,893 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 07852 (Ledgewood, NJ)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
2 flags
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Higher unemployment: 12.9% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

What’s happening in Ledgewood, NJ (07852)?

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $536,575
Avg Monthly Rent $2,740
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $92,115
% Renters 16.7%

Market Analysis: 07852 Ledgewood

In practical terms, ZIP 07852 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $537K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $537K asset, 07852 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Looking more closely, 07852 offers a low basis, the region around Ledgewood has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

A healthy renter share of 17% in 07852 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

The right play in 07852 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Ledgewood:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 62/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.8× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,740/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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Property Strategy for 07852

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
4.4% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+10.0% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$163,449/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $392,939 $2,380 4.4% +7.7% $196,470
3BR $490,348 $2,980 4.4% +10.0% $163,449
4BR $801,187 $3,390 3.0% +9.7% $200,297

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$559K$501K$442K$384K$325K$267KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,743$2,736$2,729$2,723$2,716$2,709Apr 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026

📊 How Does 07852 Compare?

Metric 07852 Ledgewood New Jersey
Home Value $536,575 $536,575 $559,826
5-Year CAGR 6.1% 6.1% 8.4%
Avg Rent $2,740 $2,740 -
Cap Rate 4.0% 4.0% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.0%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.1%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $536,575
Monthly Rent $2,740
Price-to-Rent 16.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.1%
Cap Rate 4.0%
5-Year IRR 10.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.0%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
2.7%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.1%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 07852

Population: 3,893

💰 Median Household Income
$92,115
This area
$92,115
State
$113,906
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
16.7%
This area
16.7%
State
28.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
12.9%
This area
12.9%
State
-9.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
59.8%
This area
59.8%
State
25.9%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
47.3 years
This area
47.3 years
State
22.0 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.7%
This area
2.7%
State
9.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 75.4%
Other/Mixed 9.8%
Black/African American 8.7%
Asian 6.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.1%
👶 Under 18
17.9%
This area
17.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.3%
This area
14.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
5.1%
This area
5.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 07852

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

Eisenhower Middle School

📚 07 – 08 Middle
📍 47 EYLAND AVENUE, SUCCASUNNA
👥
525 Students
👨‍🏫
9.7:1 Class Size
💰
$29,583 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Lincoln/Roosevelt School

📚 05 – 06 School
📍 34 NORTH HILLSIDE AVENUE, SUCCASUNNA
👥
506 Students
👨‍🏫
11.0:1 Class Size
💰
$29,583 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Franklin Elementary School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
📍 8 MEEKER STREET, SUCCASUNNA
👥
294 Students
👨‍🏫
11.9:1 Class Size
💰
$29,583 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Mount Arlington Public School

📚 03 – 08 School
📍 235 HOWARD BOULEVARD, MT ARLINGTON
👥
217 Students
👨‍🏫
7.2:1 Class Size
💰
$42,220 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Netcong Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
📍 26 COLLEGE ROAD, NETCONG
👥
280 Students
👨‍🏫
8.2:1 Class Size
💰
$28,018 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 1,705 Off-Campus Students
C+
Cutting Edge Academy
94 students · 1.5 mi
C
County College of Morris
6,069 students · 4.8 mi
D
Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art
0 students · 5.9 mi
C
Centenary University
1,453 students · 9.1 mi
B
Assumption College for Sisters
35 students · 9.2 mi
C
Artistic Academy of Hair Design
93 students · 9.5 mi
C+
Morris County Vocational School District
32 students · 9.7 mi
C
Rabbinical College of America
206 students · 10.2 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,705 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ledgewood, NJ favor landlords or tenants?

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

How strong is Ledgewood, NJ for real estate investors?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Ledgewood, NJ ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $537K and rents of $2,740/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How deep is the rental pool in Ledgewood, NJ?

Tenant demand in Ledgewood, NJ is solid. The local workforce $2,740/mo rents across most rental classes.

Are rents high in Ledgewood, NJ?

Rent in Ledgewood, NJ is around $2,740/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $537K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

What is the typical home price in Ledgewood, NJ?

Typical homes in Ledgewood, NJ go for around $537K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

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