salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.7 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 73.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,960 a year. That is $56 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 235 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Belle Mead?
Share of households by yearly income. 70.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Belle Mead
| Size | Belle Mead | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,049 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,199 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Belle Mead 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 Belle Mead, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Belle Mead
Life in Belle Mead
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Belle Mead?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,723 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $810,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $81,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Belle Mead, NJ?
Renting in Belle Mead costs a median of about $2,899 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Belle Mead?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,960 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Belle Mead cheap or expensive?
Belle Mead is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.4% of the typical household income of $240,775. It ranks 235th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Belle Mead?
The median homeowner in Belle Mead pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.23% of the median home value.
Is Belle Mead 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 Belle Mead?
The median home value in Belle Mead is $810,300, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,394 people live in Belle Mead. Numbers are typical (middle) values.