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Is Jamesburg, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,15923% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$119,683about $9,974/month · 37% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$367,20010% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,360 a year. That is $42 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 133 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jamesburg
$2,159
Golden Triangle
$3,041
Leisure Village
$3,051
Norwood
$2,311
Union Beach
$2,832
Belmar
$2,099
Morganville
$2,970

How much do households earn in Jamesburg?

Under $25k
8.2%
$25k–50k
15.0%
$50k–100k
35.2%
$100k–150k
29.4%
$150k+
10.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 40.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jamesburg

SizeJamesburgU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,544$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,248$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,601$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Jamesburg

🏛️ Property tax$9,312a year · 2.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$114a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jamesburg

Commute to work22.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jamesburg?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $389 a month less.

Renting
$2,159
Owning
$2,548

Owning assumes a typical $367,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,720 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jamesburg, NJ?

Renting in Jamesburg costs a median of about $2,159 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,360 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jamesburg cheap or expensive?

Jamesburg is rated OK: rent takes 21.6% of the typical household income of $119,683. It ranks 133rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jamesburg?

The median homeowner in Jamesburg pays $9,312 a year in property taxes, about 2.54% of the median home value.

Is Jamesburg 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 Jamesburg?

The median home value in Jamesburg is $367,200, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,770 people live in Jamesburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.