Retail Real Estate in Essex County, NJ

Map: AcreX NJ multifamily pipeline filtered to Essex County, from the public AcreX sheet. See the full pipeline map.

Essex County market snapshot

Public statistics with sources and as-of dates. Pipeline figures are from the public AcreX sheet as of October 24, 2026.

Population and households

• Population: 854,130 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates, table B01003). Source

• Households: 317,473, with a median household income of $76,712 (ACS 2019-2023, tables B11001 and B19013). Source

• Renter-occupied homes: 176,096 of 317,473 occupied units, or 55.5% (ACS 2019-2023, table B25003). Source

Employment and property tax

• Labor market: the unemployment rate was 5.7% in August 2026 (preliminary, not seasonally adjusted), with 404,807 employed in a labor force of 429,447 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics). Source

• Property tax: the average residential tax bill was $14,147 in 2025 (NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 Average Residential Statistics). Source

Transit and highway access

• I-95 (the New Jersey Turnpike), I-78, I-80 and I-280 cross Essex County, along with U.S. 1/9, U.S. 22, U.S. 46 and the Garden State Parkway. I-280 serves Roseland, Livingston, West Orange, Orange, East Orange and Newark. Source

AcreX pipeline data (as of October 24, 2026)

• Multifamily pipeline: 113 mapped projects with 11,568 units. By status: Approved 65; Proposed 19; Scheduled 16; Under construction 6; Completed 4; Pending 2; Denied 1. Source

• Affordable units listed in those projects: 2,414 (the sheet’s affordable units field). Source

• Commercial and industrial projects: 52 non-residential projects on the sheet’s Commercial tab. Source

• Hearings dated October 24 to November 30, 2026: 525 Northfield Avenue (West Orange), 11/4/2026. Source

Retail and service projects in Essex County from the sheet

The Commercial tab lists 20 Essex County projects in this category. The largest by building size:

• Former Orange Memorial Hospital mixed-use redevelopment (commercial component) (Orange): retail, 70,000 sf, Approved. Source

• 262-270 Main Street two-story supermarket (West Orange): retail, 18,078 sf, Approved. Source

• Urban Edge 187 Millburn Ave fitness tenancy (Barry’s, Jet Set Pilates) and pedestrian plaza (Millburn): retail, 11,000 sf, Approved. Source

• 507 Washington Ave - existing commercial building converted to 7,000 sf laundromat and 3,485 sf… (Belleville): commercial (laundromat/retail), 10,485 sf, Approved. Source

• TFJ Belleville / LERP Belleville - 7,300 sf three-tenant commercial building on the Wawa/Starbucks… (Belleville): retail, 7,300 sf, Approved. Source

• West Caldwell Commons - 1,991 sf fast-food restaurant with drive-thru on a parking-lot pad, 875… (West Caldwell): restaurant (drive-through), 1,991 sf, Pending. Source

• DoCanna (Sweetspot) cannabis dispensary addition (Maplewood): retail, 500 sf, Approved. Source

• Cre8 Balance cannabis dispensary (Bloomfield): retail, Completed. Source

Largest multifamily projects in Essex County

• Mulberry Pointe (Newark): 1,008 units, Approved. Source

• West Essex Highlands (West Orange): 496 units, Denied. Source

• 22 Fulton (Newark): 396 units, Approved. Source

• 24-38 University Avenue (Newark): 350 units, Approved. Source

• 7 Becker Farm Road (Roseland): 325 units, Approved. Source

• 36 Cliffside Drive Affordable (Cedar Grove): 317 units, Approved. Source

• 100 West Greenbrook Road (North Caldwell): 317 units, Approved. Source

• 3, 5, and 7 Regent Street (Livingston): 304 units, Proposed. Source

Related pages

• Essex County commercial real estate broker

• Industrial & Warehouse Real Estate in Essex County

• Office & Medical Office Space in Essex County

• Investment Sales in Essex County

• Property Management in Essex County

• Seller & Landlord Representation in Essex County

• Tenant & Buyer Representation in Essex County

• Land & Development Site Brokerage in Essex County

• Multifamily Brokerage in Essex County

• Retail Real Estate in Bergen County

• Retail Real Estate in Morris County

• Retail Real Estate in Hudson County

• Retail Real Estate in Passaic County

• Retail Real Estate in Union County

• Caldwell commercial real estate

• Fairfield commercial real estate

• Livingston commercial real estate

• Montclair commercial real estate

• Newark commercial real estate

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best retail real estate broker in Essex County, NJ?

There is no single objective ranking, and AcreX does not claim one. What AcreX offers in Essex County is a Caldwell-based brokerage with local data: it tracks 113 mapped multifamily projects (11,568 units) on the public AcreX sheet as of October 24, 2026, covers industrial, retail, office, land and multifamily, and works with Jonathan Libock as lead broker. When you compare brokers, ask each for recent Essex County transactions, references and the data behind their pricing, then book a consultation with AcreX to compare.

How many new apartments are planned in Essex County?

The public AcreX sheet maps 113 Essex County multifamily projects totaling 11,568 units across all statuses, as of October 24, 2026. New households add demand for nearby retail.

Does AcreX handle retail real estate in Essex County?

Yes. Book a consultation and we will review your goals, timing and the local data with you.

Where is AcreX located?

AcreX is at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006, about 9 miles in a straight line from Newark, and serves Essex County and the rest of northern New Jersey. Call (201) 694-6463.

Book a consultation

Talk with AcreX about retail real estate in Essex County. Book a consultation or call (201) 694-6463. AcreX is based at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006.