The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 08844 sells for about $517,000, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,388 a month.
ZIP 08844 — Hillsborough
The 08844 housing market is highly competitive, characterized by rising median prices and fast turnover. Strong demand from buyers continues to drive price appreciation, despite a limited inventory of available homes.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters who value suburban living, access to quality schools, and a competitive housing market with a mix of single-family and attached homes.
Median prices moved up 13.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 102.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 3.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 08844, Somerset County NJ
The area is served by the Hillsborough Township Public Schools, which are generally well-regarded within the region.
The area maintains steady development momentum with a mix of residential and commercial projects, supported by its proximity to major employment hubs in Somerset County.
Property taxes in Hillsborough are determined by local municipal, county, and school district levies, with rates set annually based on assessed property values.
Residents typically face a commute of approximately 26 minutes, with access to major regional highway corridors for travel toward employment centers.
The area features numerous parks, trails, and local shopping districts, providing a suburban amenity base within a short distance of residential neighborhoods.
The rental market is active with a variety of housing types, though specific vacancy and investor-presence data are not currently published.
The local economy is supported by a diverse mix of industries in Somerset County, with major employers located in nearby corporate parks and regional hubs.
The area is served by a network of local roads and highway corridors, facilitating regional transit and commuting.
Development activity is focused on maintaining the suburban character of the township while accommodating residential and commercial growth.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and Hillsborough Township Public School district taxes.
Data sourced from Navigator Report and Weichert community profiles.
- Supercharged Entertainment4.814.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Woodbridge - Middlesex4.218.5 mi
- Woodbridge Aquarium & Wildlife4.518.6 mi
- Rock 'N' Air Adventure Park4.214.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.412.6 mi
- Topgolf Edison4.314.7 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.814.6 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.819.3 mi
- New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center4.415.8 mi
- Meximodo Metuchen – Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar4.715.1 mi
- AMC New Brunswick 183.812.3 mi
- Regal Commerce Center4.48.9 mi
- Lucky Strike North Brunswick4.310.8 mi
- Regal Hadley4.412 mi
- Colonial Park4.74.4 mi
- BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham4.818.1 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.819.3 mi
- Princeton University Art Museum4.811.3 mi
- NORTHLANDZ Train Museum & Miniature Wonderland4.69 mi
- Washington Crossing Historic Park4.719 mi
- Duke Farms4.82.6 mi
- Colonial Park4.74.4 mi
- Duke Island Park4.73 mi
- Buttermilk Falls4.47 mi
- Washington Rock State Park4.611.6 mi
- Neshanic Valley Golf Course4.54 mi
- Fiddler's Elbow Country Club4.79.7 mi
- Trump National Golf Club Bedminster410.2 mi
- Heron Glen Golf Course4.611.1 mi
- Tamarack Golf Course3.812.1 mi
- Bridgewater Commons4.45.4 mi
- Princeton University Store4.611.3 mi
- ShopRite of Somerville4.34.3 mi
- ShopRite of Somerset4.25.9 mi
- Von Thun's Country Farm Market4.311 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.727.6 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.918.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central hub for local retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.