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Is Kingston Estates, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,09219% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$116,504about $9,709/month · 34% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$339,6002% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 73% 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 $83,680 a year. That is $40 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 115 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kingston Estates
$2,092
North Caldwell
$3,673
Franklin Center
$3,270
Strathmore
$1,757
Rockaway
$1,751
Ramblewood
$2,503
Green Knoll
$1,598

How much do households earn in Kingston Estates?

Under $25k
3.0%
$25k–50k
18.6%
$50k–100k
42.0%
$100k–150k
28.0%
$150k+
8.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 36.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kingston Estates

SizeKingston EstatesU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,813$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,295$1,509

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

How expensive is Kingston Estates 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 Kingston Estates, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Kingston Estates

🏛️ Property tax$8,566a year · 2.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$224a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kingston Estates

Commute to work25.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kingston Estates?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $264 a month less.

Renting
$2,092
Owning
$2,356

Owning assumes a typical $339,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,960 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kingston Estates, NJ?

Renting in Kingston Estates costs a median of about $2,092 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Kingston Estates?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,680 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kingston Estates cheap or expensive?

Kingston Estates is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $116,504. It ranks 115th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kingston Estates?

The median homeowner in Kingston Estates pays $8,566 a year in property taxes, about 2.52% of the median home value.

Is Kingston Estates 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 Kingston Estates?

The median home value in Kingston Estates is $339,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

6,668 people live in Kingston Estates. Numbers are typical (middle) values.