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Is Blackwells Mills, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,538102% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$250,000+about $20,833/month · 187% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$735,000121% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.9 minutes each way. Most homes (95.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 76.2% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $141,520 a year. That is $68 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 283 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Blackwells Mills
$3,538
East Rutherford
$2,985
Lake Hopatcong
$2,710
Wood-Ridge
$2,946
Waldwick
$3,802
Hillsdale
$1,946
Hackettstown
$1,907

How much do households earn in Blackwells Mills?

Under $25k
0.5%
$25k–50k
1.3%
$50k–100k
13.2%
$100k–150k
16.3%
$150k+
67.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 84.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Blackwells Mills 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 Blackwells Mills, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Blackwells Mills

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.36% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$260a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Blackwells Mills

Commute to work33.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree76.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Blackwells Mills?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,562 a month less.

Renting
$3,538
Owning
$5,100

Owning assumes a typical $735,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $73,500 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Blackwells Mills, NJ?

Renting in Blackwells Mills costs a median of about $3,538 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Blackwells Mills?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $141,520 a year, or $68 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Blackwells Mills cheap or expensive?

Blackwells Mills is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.0% of the typical household income of $250,000+. It ranks 283rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Blackwells Mills?

The median homeowner in Blackwells Mills pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.36% of the median home value.

Is Blackwells Mills 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 Blackwells Mills?

The median home value in Blackwells Mills is $735,000, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

10,301 people live in Blackwells Mills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.