Laundromat in Essex County, NJ
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The Essex County market right now
5 cleaning businesses are listed for sale in Essex County: 4 dry cleaners and 1 laundromat. The median asking price is $175,000 across 5 priced listings, 31% below the New Jersey median of $255,000.
Where the broker published cash flow (5 listings), Essex County businesses are asking a median 2.2x seller's discretionary earnings on a median SDE of $60,000. Across New Jersey the figure is 3.3x (52 listings). These are asking figures; closed deals usually come in lower.
By type of business
| Type | Listings | Median asking | Median multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
| dry cleaners | 4 | $122,000 | 1.8x (4) |
| laundromats | 1 | — | — |
Medians shown where at least 3 listings report the figure. Laundromats and dry cleaners price on equipment and lease terms; contract cleaning companies price on recurring revenue, so their multiples are not comparable.
Selling or buying in Essex County
Owners: see what a Essex County business like yours would list for on the valuation page, which uses the same live data, or talk to us about selling. Buyers: most acquisitions in this price range are financed with an SBA 7(a) loan, and the full New Jersey picture is on the New Jersey page.
Data through October 25, 2026.