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Is Clementon, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,29026% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,923about $5,660/month · 22% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$223,50033% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,600 a year. That is $25 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 13 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Clementon
$1,290
Glendora
$1,088
Bargaintown
$2,655
Ledgewood
$2,412
Englewood Cliffs
$3,500+
Salem
$2,235
Somerdale
$1,225

How much do households earn in Clementon?

Under $25k
15.8%
$25k–50k
21.5%
$50k–100k
45.9%
$100k–150k
9.9%
$150k+
2.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Clementon

SizeClementonU.S. average
Studio$951$1,338
2 bedrooms$1,647$1,509

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

How expensive is Clementon 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 Clementon, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Clementon

🏛️ Property tax$5,759a year · 2.58% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$202a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Clementon

Commute to work23.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clementon?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $261 a month less.

Renting
$1,290
Owning
$1,551

Owning assumes a typical $223,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,350 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clementon, NJ?

Renting in Clementon costs a median of about $1,290 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Clementon?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,600 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Clementon cheap or expensive?

Clementon is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $67,923. It ranks 13th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Clementon?

The median homeowner in Clementon pays $5,759 a year in property taxes, about 2.58% of the median home value.

Is Clementon 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 Clementon?

The median home value in Clementon is $223,500, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,410 people live in Clementon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.