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Is Country Lake Estates, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9199% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$137,663about $11,472/month · 58% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$249,10025% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% 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 31.6 minutes each way. Most homes (85.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,760 a year. That is $37 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 75 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Country Lake Estates
$1,919
Ampere North
$1,924
East Freehold
$2,283
Beach Haven West
$1,878
Wildwood
$1,789
Troy Hills
$3,429
Forked River
$2,394

How much do households earn in Country Lake Estates?

Under $25k
1.3%
$25k–50k
15.4%
$50k–100k
28.9%
$100k–150k
28.6%
$150k+
25.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 53.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Country Lake Estates 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 Country Lake Estates, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Country Lake Estates

🏛️ Property tax$4,715a year · 1.89% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$153a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Country Lake Estates

Commute to work31.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home85.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Country Lake Estates?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $191 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,919
Owning
$1,728

Owning assumes a typical $249,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,910 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Country Lake Estates, NJ?

Renting in Country Lake Estates costs a median of about $1,919 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Country Lake Estates?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,760 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Country Lake Estates cheap or expensive?

Country Lake Estates is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.7% of the typical household income of $137,663. It ranks 75th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Country Lake Estates?

The median homeowner in Country Lake Estates pays $4,715 a year in property taxes, about 1.89% of the median home value.

Is Country Lake Estates 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 Country Lake Estates?

The median home value in Country Lake Estates is $249,100, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,055 people live in Country Lake Estates. Numbers are typical (middle) values.