salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 57.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,480 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 12 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Haddon Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Haddon Heights
| Size | Haddon Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $585 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,077 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,377 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,503 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Haddon Heights 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 Haddon Heights, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Haddon Heights
Life in Haddon Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Haddon Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,400 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $387,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Haddon Heights, NJ?
Renting in Haddon Heights costs a median of about $1,287 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Haddon Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,480 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Haddon Heights cheap or expensive?
Haddon Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 10.8% of the typical household income of $143,575. It ranks 12th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Haddon Heights?
The median homeowner in Haddon Heights pays $9,834 a year in property taxes, about 2.54% of the median home value.
Is Haddon Heights 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 Haddon Heights?
The median home value in Haddon Heights is $387,300, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
7,516 people live in Haddon Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.