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Is Hightstown, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7721% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$117,542about $9,795/month · 35% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$342,6003% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,880 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 51 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hightstown
$1,772
Manasquan
$2,240
Mount Arlington
$2,069
Morganville
$2,970
Pine Brook
$2,914
Belmar
$2,099
Old Tappan
$3,500+

How much do households earn in Hightstown?

Under $25k
2.1%
$25k–50k
19.1%
$50k–100k
39.0%
$100k–150k
8.0%
$150k+
32.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 40.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hightstown

SizeHightstownU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,464$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,812$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,889$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Hightstown

🏛️ Property tax$9,640a year · 2.81% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$116a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hightstown

Commute to work23.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree39.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hightstown?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $605 a month less.

Renting
$1,772
Owning
$2,377

Owning assumes a typical $342,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hightstown, NJ?

Renting in Hightstown costs a median of about $1,772 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,880 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hightstown cheap or expensive?

Hightstown is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.1% of the typical household income of $117,542. It ranks 51st cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hightstown?

The median homeowner in Hightstown pays $9,640 a year in property taxes, about 2.81% of the median home value.

Is Hightstown 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 Hightstown?

The median home value in Hightstown is $342,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

5,920 people live in Hightstown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.