salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $119,560 a year. That is $57 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 249 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Long Branch?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Long Branch
| Size | Long Branch | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,891 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,728 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,096 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,527 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,345 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Long Branch 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 Long Branch, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Long Branch
Life in Long Branch
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Long Branch?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $994 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $574,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Long Branch, NJ?
Renting in Long Branch costs a median of about $2,989 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Long Branch?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $119,560 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Long Branch cheap or expensive?
Long Branch is rated Expensive: rent takes 41.8% of the typical household income of $85,906. It ranks 249th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Long Branch?
The median homeowner in Long Branch pays $8,226 a year in property taxes, about 1.43% of the median home value.
Is Long Branch 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 Long Branch?
The median home value in Long Branch is $574,000, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
32,530 people live in Long Branch. Numbers are typical (middle) values.