salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $122,040 a year. That is $59 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 259 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Leisure Village?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Leisure Village
| Size | Leisure Village | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,528 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,599 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,399 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,863 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Leisure Village 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 Leisure Village, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Leisure Village
Life in Leisure Village
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Leisure Village?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $2,039 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $145,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Leisure Village, NJ?
Renting in Leisure Village costs a median of about $3,051 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Leisure Village?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $122,040 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Leisure Village cheap or expensive?
Leisure Village is rated Expensive: rent takes 76.2% of the typical household income of $48,039. It ranks 259th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Leisure Village?
The median homeowner in Leisure Village pays $1,857 a year in property taxes, about 1.27% of the median home value.
Is Leisure Village 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 Leisure Village?
The median home value in Leisure Village is $145,800, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
5,751 people live in Leisure Village. Numbers are typical (middle) values.