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Is Carneys Point, NJ expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,12821% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$83,339about $6,945/month · 4% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$193,30042% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,120 a year. That is $41 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 126 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Carneys Point
$2,128
Pomona
$1,194
Fort Dix
$2,710
Butler
$1,993
Dayton
$2,426
Glen Ridge
$3,010
Atco
$1,690

How much do households earn in Carneys Point?

Under $25k
12.2%
$25k–50k
17.6%
$50k–100k
46.1%
$100k–150k
15.7%
$150k+
3.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Carneys Point

SizeCarneys PointU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,264$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,922$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,996$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Carneys Point 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 Carneys Point, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Carneys Point

🏛️ Property tax$5,579a year · 2.89% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$223a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Carneys Point

Commute to work26 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Carneys Point?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $787 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,128
Owning
$1,341

Owning assumes a typical $193,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,330 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Carneys Point, NJ?

Renting in Carneys Point costs a median of about $2,128 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Carneys Point?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,120 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Carneys Point cheap or expensive?

Carneys Point is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.6% of the typical household income of $83,339. It ranks 126th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Carneys Point?

The median homeowner in Carneys Point pays $5,579 a year in property taxes, about 2.89% of the median home value.

Is Carneys Point 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 Carneys Point?

The median home value in Carneys Point is $193,300, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

8,050 people live in Carneys Point. Numbers are typical (middle) values.