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Is Moorestown-Lenola, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,86964% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$149,262about $12,439/month · 71% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$581,70075% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most homes (79.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 64.4% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $114,760 a year. That is $55 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 230 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Moorestown-Lenola
$2,869
$2,916
$1,961
$3,316
$2,477

How much do households earn in Moorestown-Lenola?

Under $25k
11.8%
$25k–50k
6.9%
$50k–100k
20.2%
$100k–150k
25.5%
$150k+
32.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 57.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Moorestown-Lenola

SizeMoorestown-LenolaU.S. average
Studio$1,059$1,338
1 bedroom$828$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,229$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,279$1,698

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

How expensive is Moorestown-Lenola 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 Moorestown-Lenola, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Moorestown-Lenola

🏛️ Property tax$9,921a year · 1.71% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$251a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Moorestown-Lenola

Commute to work23.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree64.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home79.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moorestown-Lenola?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,167 a month less.

Renting
$2,869
Owning
$4,036

Owning assumes a typical $581,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,170 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Moorestown-Lenola, NJ?

Renting in Moorestown-Lenola costs a median of about $2,869 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Moorestown-Lenola?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $114,760 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Moorestown-Lenola cheap or expensive?

Moorestown-Lenola is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $149,262. It ranks 230th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Moorestown-Lenola?

The median homeowner in Moorestown-Lenola pays $9,921 a year in property taxes, about 1.71% of the median home value.

Is Moorestown-Lenola 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 Moorestown-Lenola?

The median home value in Moorestown-Lenola is $581,700, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

14,625 people live in Moorestown-Lenola. Numbers are typical (middle) values.