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Is Haledon, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,32833% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$103,396about $8,616/month · 19% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$396,40019% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,120 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 163 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Haledon
$2,328
Whippany
$2,820
Caldwell
$3,049
Clayton
$1,375
Montvale
$3,366
Pitman
$1,791
Boonton
$2,040

How much do households earn in Haledon?

Under $25k
7.8%
$25k–50k
16.9%
$50k–100k
42.9%
$100k–150k
12.7%
$150k+
14.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Haledon

SizeHaledonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,698$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,957$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,540$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Haledon

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 2.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$195a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Haledon

Commute to work25 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home47.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Haledon?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $422 a month less.

Renting
$2,328
Owning
$2,750

Owning assumes a typical $396,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,640 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Haledon, NJ?

Renting in Haledon costs a median of about $2,328 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,120 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Haledon cheap or expensive?

Haledon is rated OK: rent takes 27.0% of the typical household income of $103,396. It ranks 163rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Haledon?

The median homeowner in Haledon pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.52% of the median home value.

Is Haledon 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 Haledon?

The median home value in Haledon is $396,400, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

8,980 people live in Haledon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.