Housing
Home prices and rent in Edison
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with New Jersey and the U.S.
Census geography: Edison township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Edison vs. New Jersey and the U.S.
| Edison | New Jersey | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $496,900 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,974 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $125,145 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 61% | 64% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1970 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $361,700 | $390,700 | $496,900 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,377 | $1,528 | $1,974 |
| Median household income | $91,881 | $103,076 | $125,145 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area · Middlesex County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $154,800. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $80,200 | $91,700 | $103,150 | $114,600 | $123,800 | $132,950 | $142,150 | $151,300 |
| Very low income (50%) | $54,200 | $61,950 | $69,700 | $77,400 | $83,600 | $89,800 | $96,000 | $102,200 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $32,550 | $37,200 | $41,850 | $46,450 | $50,200 | $53,900 | $57,600 | $61,350 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Edison?
$496,900, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $454,400 in New Jersey and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Edison?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,974 a month, versus $1,720 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Edison?
The median home value went from $361,700 in 2014 to $496,900 in 2024 (+37%).
What is fair market rent in Edison?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,953 for a studio, $2,103 for one bedroom and $2,623 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Edison township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Values are estimates with margins of error.