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Is Beach Haven West, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8787% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$128,766about $10,731/month · 48% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$641,70093% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Most homes (97.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,120 a year. That is $36 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 68 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Beach Haven West
$1,878
Wildwood
$1,789
East Freehold
$2,283
Troy Hills
$3,429
Country Lake Estates
$1,919
Forked River
$2,394
Ampere North
$1,924

How much do households earn in Beach Haven West?

Under $25k
3.2%
$25k–50k
13.9%
$50k–100k
34.0%
$100k–150k
26.0%
$150k+
21.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 47.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Beach Haven West overall?

Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
134
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
114
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Beach Haven West, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Beach Haven West

🏛️ Property tax$9,683a year · 1.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$153a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Beach Haven West

Commute to work29.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home97.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Beach Haven West?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,575 a month less.

Renting
$1,878
Owning
$4,453

Owning assumes a typical $641,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,170 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Beach Haven West, NJ?

Renting in Beach Haven West costs a median of about $1,878 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Beach Haven West?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,120 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Beach Haven West cheap or expensive?

Beach Haven West is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $128,766. It ranks 68th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Beach Haven West?

The median homeowner in Beach Haven West pays $9,683 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.

Is Beach Haven West 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 Beach Haven West?

The median home value in Beach Haven West is $641,700, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.

5,120 people live in Beach Haven West. Numbers are typical (middle) values.