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Northern New Jersey Industrial Market

850M SF inventory | 3.8% vacancy | $16.50 NNN average rent

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Market Overview

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Northern New Jersey is one of the most dynamic industrial real estate markets in the United States, anchored by its proximity to the Port of New York and New Jersey, Newark Liberty International Airport, and the densely populated consumer markets of the greater New York metropolitan area. The region encompasses Union, Essex, Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson counties, and is home to some of the nation's largest distribution, logistics, and last-mile fulfillment operations. The market benefits from exceptional transportation infrastructure including the NJ Turnpike, I-78, I-80, I-280, and the Pulaski Skyway, providing tenants with direct connectivity to the Northeast corridor and beyond.

Demand for modern Class A industrial space in Northern New Jersey has consistently outpaced supply, driven by the explosive growth of e-commerce fulfillment, the critical importance of port-proximate distribution, and the region's access to over 22 million consumers within a two-hour drive. The submarket surrounding Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal is particularly constrained, with limited developable land and strong institutional demand for last-mile and import/export distribution facilities. Vacancy rates for Class A product in this corridor have remained among the lowest in the country, and asking rents have appreciated significantly over the past five years.

Sanprinon Properties actively pursues development opportunities in the Northern New Jersey market, where port-adjacent infrastructure commands a premium and modern Class A space remains in short supply.

850M SF

Total Inventory

3.8%

Vacancy Rate

$16.50 NNN

Average Rent

0

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Key Highways

NJ Turnpike (I-95)
I-78
I-280
I-80
Routes 1 & 9
Route 21
Garden State Parkway

Demand Drivers

  • Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal (largest port on the East Coast)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport cargo operations
  • E-commerce fulfillment demand from 22M+ consumers within 2-hour drive
  • Last-mile delivery operations serving NYC and Northern NJ
  • Import/export distribution and customs brokerage
  • Cold storage and food distribution for the metropolitan area
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences distribution

Market Occupiers

Notable Tenants in This Market

Major industrial occupiers demonstrating the market's strength and appeal

Amazon
FedEx
UPS
XPO Logistics
Maersk
NFI Industries
Walmart
Target

Market Trends & Outlook

The Northern New Jersey industrial market is characterized by a persistent supply-demand imbalance that continues to support rent growth and low vacancy rates. Limited developable land, particularly in the port submarket, has driven increased interest in brownfield redevelopment and adaptive reuse of obsolete industrial facilities. Institutional investors remain highly active in the market, competing aggressively for both stabilized assets and development opportunities. The continued growth of e-commerce, coupled with the port's role as the primary East Coast gateway for containerized cargo, ensures that demand for modern distribution space in this market will stay strong for the foreseeable future. Cold storage and last-mile delivery facilities have emerged as particularly high-demand property types.

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