salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.3 minutes each way. Most homes (87.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 62.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,040 a year. That is $38 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 89 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brookdale?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brookdale
| Size | Brookdale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,741 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,251 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brookdale 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 Brookdale, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brookdale
Life in Brookdale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brookdale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,003 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $573,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brookdale, NJ?
Renting in Brookdale costs a median of about $1,976 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Brookdale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,040 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brookdale cheap or expensive?
Brookdale is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.6% of the typical household income of $174,479. It ranks 89th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brookdale?
The median homeowner in Brookdale pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.74% of the median home value.
Is Brookdale 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 Brookdale?
The median home value in Brookdale is $573,500, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
9,960 people live in Brookdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.