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Cumberland County, NJ

Cumberland County is NJ's agricultural heartland and last frontier — 489 square miles of farmland, bayshore marshes, and small cities that offer the second-most affordable homes in the state. Vineland anchors the county as NJ's largest city by area, while Bridgeton preserves colonial-era architecture along the Cohansey River. The Delaware Bay communities of Maurice River, Downe, and Commercial maintain NJ's last commercial oystering and fishing fleets. At 33.4% Hispanic, it's a strong bilingual market with deep Mexican and Puerto Rican roots.

$230,000
Median Price
14
Municipalities
28 days
Days on Market
+7.5%
YoY Appreciation
95 min
Avg Commute NYC
101.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio
7.5% appreciation on NJ's second-most affordable homes
33.4% Hispanic — strong bilingual market
Vineland — NJ's largest city by area (69 sq mi)
Delaware Bay oystering and NJ's last commercial fishing fleet

Housing Market

Cumberland County is appreciating at 7.5% from an extremely low base — the $230K median means entire homes cost less than a parking space in Hoboken. Homes sell in 28 days at 101.8% of asking, showing real demand despite the rural location. Vineland drives the market with the most inventory and strongest demand. Bridgeton's historic district has renovation potential that investors are beginning to discover. The agricultural economy provides stable employment through Seabrook Farms legacy operations and blueberry/tomato production.

Compare Towns

14 municipalities sorted by median price

Town Median Price Schools To NYC Tax Rate Est. Annual Tax Walkability
Upper Deerfield $310,000 6/10
55 min
Drive to Route 55
2.23% $5,123
8
Deerfield $280,000 6/10
58 min
Drive to Route 55
2.12% $5,234
5
Vineland $270,000 5/10
55 min
Drive to AC Expressway
2.56% $4,234
42
Hopewell $260,000 5/10
58 min
Drive to Bridgeton
2.12% $4,234
5
Maurice River $250,000 5/10
65 min
Drive to Vineland
2.01% $4,567
5
Commercial $230,000 5/10
60 min
Drive to Vineland
2.34% $4,567
8
Millville $220,000 5/10
52 min
Drive to Route 55
2.78% $3,890
45
Bridgeton $170,000 4/10
55 min
Drive to Route 55
3.12% $3,234
55

Town Profiles

Upper Deerfield

$310,000
🏫 Schools 6/10 🏙️ 55min to NYC 🚶 Walk 8/100

Agricultural township with the best schools in the county. Deerfield Township School. Seabrook Farms legacy. Horse farms and larger lots. Cumberland County's premium residential address.

Deerfield

$280,000
🏫 Schools 6/10 🏙️ 58min to NYC 🚶 Walk 5/100

Rural township south of Bridgeton. Deerfield Township School. Agricultural properties and horse farms. Quiet, spacious, and affordable. Historic Deerfield Village area.

Vineland

$270,000
🏫 Schools 5/10 🏙️ 55min to NYC 🚶 Walk 42/100

NJ's largest city by area (69 sq mi). The Landis Avenue commercial district. Vineland HS. Italian-American and Mexican heritage. George Welch Grape Juice invented here. Wineries along Route 55. Cumberland County's commercial engine.

Hopewell

$260,000
🏫 Schools 5/10 🏙️ 58min to NYC 🚶 Walk 5/100

Rural township with Greenwich village — one of NJ's oldest settlements (1684). Greenwich Tea Burning site (1774 — before Boston). Agricultural heritage. Affordable acreage. Historic significance in a pastoral setting.

Maurice River

$250,000
🏫 Schools 5/10 🏙️ 65min to NYC 🚶 Walk 5/100

Delaware Bay township with NJ's last commercial oystering fleet. Port Norris was once the oyster capital of the world. Bayshore Center maritime museum. Bivalve and Shellpile villages. Unique cultural heritage.

Commercial

$230,000
🏫 Schools 5/10 🏙️ 60min to NYC 🚶 Walk 8/100

Delaware Bay township with Port Norris (shared with Maurice River). Bayshore oystering and fishing. Affordable bayfront properties. Rural and maritime character. Under 5,500 residents.

Millville

$220,000
🏫 Schools 5/10 🏙️ 52min to NYC 🚶 Walk 45/100

Holly City on the Maurice River. WheatonArts and Cultural Center (glass-blowing heritage). Millville HS. Union Lake. Affordable homes with river and lake access. Growing arts community. Under 30,000 residents.

Bridgeton

$170,000
🏫 Schools 4/10 🏙️ 55min to NYC 🚶 Walk 55/100

County seat with the largest colonial-era historic district in NJ. Cohansey River waterfront. Bridgeton HS. New Sweden Farmstead Museum. Nail Mill Road Park and Zoo. The most affordable homes in central-south NJ with historic character.

Homes for Sale

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