salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (89.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $114,880 a year. That is $55 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 231 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ashland?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ashland
| Size | Ashland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,477 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,255 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,069 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ashland 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 Ashland, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ashland
Life in Ashland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ashland?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $539 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $336,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ashland, NJ?
Renting in Ashland costs a median of about $2,872 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Ashland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $114,880 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ashland cheap or expensive?
Ashland is rated OK: rent takes 27.0% of the typical household income of $127,802. It ranks 231st cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ashland?
The median homeowner in Ashland pays $8,690 a year in property taxes, about 2.58% of the median home value.
Is Ashland 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 Ashland?
The median home value in Ashland is $336,200, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
9,320 people live in Ashland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.