salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most homes (78.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 58% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,920 a year. That is $31 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 38 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Green Knoll?
Share of households by yearly income. 64.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Green Knoll
| Size | Green Knoll | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,175 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,449 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,806 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,210 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Green Knoll 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 Green Knoll, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Green Knoll
Life in Green Knoll
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Green Knoll?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,545 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $597,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Green Knoll, NJ?
Renting in Green Knoll costs a median of about $1,598 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Green Knoll?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,920 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Green Knoll cheap or expensive?
Green Knoll is rated Cheap: rent takes 10.8% of the typical household income of $178,197. It ranks 38th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Green Knoll?
The median homeowner in Green Knoll pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.67% of the median home value.
Is Green Knoll 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 Green Knoll?
The median home value in Green Knoll is $597,100, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,789 people live in Green Knoll. Numbers are typical (middle) values.