salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes. Most homes (79.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $118,800 a year. That is $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 246 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Absecon?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Absecon
| Size | Absecon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,790 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,106 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,757 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Absecon overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Absecon, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Absecon
Life in Absecon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Absecon?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $983 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $286,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Absecon, NJ?
Renting in Absecon costs a median of about $2,970 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Absecon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $118,800 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Absecon cheap or expensive?
Absecon is rated Expensive: rent takes 44.9% of the typical household income of $79,460. It ranks 246th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Absecon?
The median homeowner in Absecon pays $6,799 a year in property taxes, about 2.37% of the median home value.
Is Absecon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Absecon?
The median home value in Absecon is $286,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
9,170 people live in Absecon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.