Essex County, NJ homes and real estate
Live listings, the facts that matter and a REALTOR® who picks up the phone.
Essex County is the second most populous county in New Jersey, with 863,728 residents in the 2020 census across 22 municipalities. Its county seat is Newark, the state's most populous city, and Newark Penn Station is one of the region's main transit hubs.
On November 2, 2026, my search showed 2,909 active Essex County listings of all types, for sale and for rent.
I am Bogdan Nicolae Rus, a licensed New Jersey REALTOR® with eXp Realty (license #2186044). My day-to-day focus is Hudson County, and I also help buyers, sellers and renters in Essex County.
My search pulls from the Hudson County MLS and Garden State MLS, so it may not show every home on the market in Essex County. If you spot a home somewhere else, send me the address and I will look into it.
Bogdan Nicolae Rus, REALTOR® · Last updated November 2, 2026 · County facts: Wikipedia, Essex County, citing the 2020 U.S. census. Listing count: my live MLS search, November 2, 2026. Photo: Newark Penn Station, King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 3.0.
How do you get from Essex County to New York City?
Most rail trips from Essex County to New York City run through Newark Penn Station or Newark Broad Street station on NJ Transit.
- Northeast Corridor Line: stops at Newark Airport and Newark Penn Station, then continues to Secaucus Junction and New York Penn Station.
- Morris and Essex Lines: stops in Millburn, Maplewood, South Orange, Orange and East Orange, then Newark Broad Street, Secaucus Junction and New York Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal.
- Montclair-Boonton Line: six stations in Montclair, one in Glen Ridge and two in Bloomfield, then Newark Broad Street and on to New York Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal.
What should you know about Essex County?
Essex County has 22 municipalities. Newark is the county seat, with 311,549 residents in the 2020 census, the most of any city in New Jersey. Newark Penn Station is also a bus hub, and NJ Transit's headquarters sits just behind it.
Housing, taxes and zoning are set town by town, so I check them for the specific home, not the county as a whole.
How did Essex County begin?
Essex was first set up in 1675 as one of four districts of the Province of East Jersey, together with Bergen, Middlesex and Monmouth, and Essex County was formed on March 7, 1683. It is named after Essex, a county in the east of England.
How can I help you in Essex County?
I can help you buy, sell or rent in Essex County, with the whole process in English, Romanian or Spanish.
- Buying: see how I work with buyers, what attorney review means in New Jersey, and your likely closing costs.
- Selling: start with a free home valuation and the sale proceeds calculator.
- Renting: see renting with me.
Where else can I look on this site?
The other counties on this site:
- Bergen County
- Hunterdon County
- Middlesex County
- Morris County
- Passaic County
- Somerset County
- Sussex County
- Union County
- Warren County
Hudson County, where I work every day:
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Essex County, NJ?
Newark is the county seat of Essex County.
How many municipalities are in Essex County, NJ?
Essex County has 22 municipalities.
How do you get to New York City from Essex County?
Most rail trips run through Newark Penn Station or Newark Broad Street on NJ Transit: the Northeast Corridor Line, the Morris and Essex Lines and the Montclair-Boonton Line all continue to Secaucus Junction and New York Penn Station, and some trains go to Hoboken Terminal.
Do you work in Essex County?
Yes. I am licensed across New Jersey and help buyers, sellers and renters in Essex County. My day-to-day focus is neighboring Hudson County, and I will always tell you plainly what I know firsthand and what I need to check.
Looking in Essex County? Call me.
I answer my own phone. Tell me what you are planning and we will take it one step at a time.
Call or text (201) 584-6156 · email bogdan@bogdannicolaerus.com
50 Harrison St, Suite 205, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Bogdan Nicolae Rus, REALTOR®, eXp Realty · NJ license #2186044.