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
Largest under construction or completed multifamily projects in Essex County
74-82 Freeman Street (Newark): 280 units, Completed. Source
430-436 Market Street (Newark): 225 units, Under construction. Source
50-54 Sussex Avenue (Newark): 203 units, Completed. Source
249 Millburn Avenue (Millburn): 149 units, Under construction. Source
1201 Pompton Avenue senior living (Cedar Grove): 144 units, Under construction. Source
475 Main Street (Orange): 126 units, Completed. Source
Raymond + Mott (Newark): 120 units, Under construction. Source
34 Hudson Street (Newark): 55 units, Completed. Source
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the best commercial property management 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 Essex County apartment projects are under construction or completed?
In the public AcreX sheet, 6 mapped Essex County projects are under construction and 4 are completed, as of October 24, 2026. Each links to its public source on the map.
Does AcreX handle property management 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 property management in Essex County. Book a consultation or call (201) 694-6463. AcreX is based at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006.
