salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,960 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Jersey. It is number 76 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ampere North?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ampere North
| Size | Ampere North | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,719 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,998 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,982 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ampere North 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 Ampere North, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ampere North
Life in Ampere North
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ampere North?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $613 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $365,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ampere North, NJ?
Renting in Ampere North costs a median of about $1,924 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Ampere North?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,960 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ampere North cheap or expensive?
Ampere North is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.1% of the typical household income of $71,951. It ranks 76th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ampere North?
The median homeowner in Ampere North pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.74% of the median home value.
Is Ampere North 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 Ampere North?
The median home value in Ampere North is $365,600, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
5,029 people live in Ampere North. Numbers are typical (middle) values.