salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way. Most homes (79.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 73.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,640 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 57 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Heathcote?
Share of households by yearly income. 60.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Heathcote
| Size | Heathcote | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,434 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,322 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Heathcote 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 Heathcote, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Heathcote
Life in Heathcote
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Heathcote?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,147 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $567,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Heathcote, NJ?
Renting in Heathcote costs a median of about $1,791 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Heathcote?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,640 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Heathcote cheap or expensive?
Heathcote is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $152,387. It ranks 57th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Heathcote?
The median homeowner in Heathcote pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.
Is Heathcote 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 Heathcote?
The median home value in Heathcote is $567,500, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
7,717 people live in Heathcote. Numbers are typical (middle) values.