salaryRent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,120 a year. That is $34 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 53 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hammonton?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hammonton
| Size | Hammonton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,218 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,375 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,744 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,945 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,124 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hammonton overall?
Everyday prices in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Hammonton
Life in Hammonton
What jobs pay in Hammonton
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $153,280 | 13.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $143,330 | 14.9% |
| Pharmacist | $134,890 | 15.8% |
| Lawyer | $133,730 | 16.0% |
| Operations Manager | $131,810 | 16.2% |
| Software Developer | $126,670 | 16.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,180 | 21.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $99,360 | 21.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $99,320 | 21.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,250 | 22.6% |
| Accountant | $83,040 | 25.7% |
| Firefighter | $80,560 | 26.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $80,480 | 26.5% |
| Police Officer | $76,760 | 27.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,780 | 30.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $69,150 | 30.9% |
| Electrician | $65,710 | 32.5% |
| Plumber | $64,220 | 33.2% |
| Carpenter | $60,840 | 35.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $60,640 | 35.2% |
| Truck Driver | $58,770 | 36.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $45,550 | 46.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,920 | 48.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $43,080 | 49.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $40,250 | 53.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,160 | 55.9% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,920 | 56.3% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,360 | 60.3% |
| Cashier | $34,100 | 62.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hammonton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $649 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $349,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hammonton, NJ?
Renting in Hammonton costs a median of about $1,778 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Hammonton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,120 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hammonton cheap or expensive?
Hammonton is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $84,217. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hammonton?
The median homeowner in Hammonton pays $6,731 a year in property taxes, about 1.92% of the median home value.
Is Hammonton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hammonton?
The median home value in Hammonton is $349,800, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
14,840 people live in Hammonton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.