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Is Laurence Harbor, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,10020% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,908about $7,576/month · 4% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$306,7008% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.1 minutes each way. Most homes (85.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,000 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 117 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Laurence Harbor
$2,100
Oceanport
$1,774
Fair Haven
$3,853
Vauxhall
$2,019
Woodcliff Lake
$2,083
Paulsboro
$1,077
Roseland
$3,638

How much do households earn in Laurence Harbor?

Under $25k
5.7%
$25k–50k
20.8%
$50k–100k
43.5%
$100k–150k
19.5%
$150k+
11.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Laurence Harbor

SizeLaurence HarborU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,586$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,367$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,614$1,698

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

How expensive is Laurence Harbor 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 Laurence Harbor, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Laurence Harbor

🏛️ Property tax$6,485a year · 2.11% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$117a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Laurence Harbor

Commute to work31.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home85.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Laurence Harbor?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $28 of each other each month.

Renting
$2,100
Owning
$2,128

Owning assumes a typical $306,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,670 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Laurence Harbor, NJ?

Renting in Laurence Harbor costs a median of about $2,100 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Laurence Harbor?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,000 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Laurence Harbor cheap or expensive?

Laurence Harbor is rated OK: rent takes 27.7% of the typical household income of $90,908. It ranks 117th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Laurence Harbor?

The median homeowner in Laurence Harbor pays $6,485 a year in property taxes, about 2.11% of the median home value.

Is Laurence Harbor 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 Laurence Harbor?

The median home value in Laurence Harbor is $306,700, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,191 people live in Laurence Harbor. Numbers are typical (middle) values.