salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,680 a year. That is $51 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 206 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Iselin?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Iselin
| Size | Iselin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,934 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,542 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,677 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,041 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Iselin 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 Iselin, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Iselin
Life in Iselin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Iselin?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $319 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $426,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Iselin, NJ?
Renting in Iselin costs a median of about $2,642 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Iselin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,680 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Iselin cheap or expensive?
Iselin is rated OK: rent takes 26.8% of the typical household income of $118,096. It ranks 206th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Iselin?
The median homeowner in Iselin pays $9,119 a year in property taxes, about 2.14% of the median home value.
Is Iselin 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 Iselin?
The median home value in Iselin is $426,800, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
19,551 people live in Iselin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.