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Is North Haledon, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,61449% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$135,150about $11,263/month · 55% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$547,60065% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way. Most homes (93.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,560 a year. That is $50 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 203 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Haledon
$2,614
Flanders
$2,055
Audubon
$1,598
White Meadow Lake
$2,964
Boonton
$2,040
Pitman
$1,791
Montvale
$3,366

How much do households earn in North Haledon?

Under $25k
4.2%
$25k–50k
6.9%
$50k–100k
37.3%
$100k–150k
18.1%
$150k+
33.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 51.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is North Haledon 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 North Haledon, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Haledon

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.83% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$230a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Haledon

Commute to work30.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home93.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Haledon?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,186 a month less.

Renting
$2,614
Owning
$3,800

Owning assumes a typical $547,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,760 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Haledon, NJ?

Renting in North Haledon costs a median of about $2,614 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in North Haledon?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,560 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Haledon cheap or expensive?

North Haledon is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $135,150. It ranks 203rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Haledon?

The median homeowner in North Haledon pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.83% of the median home value.

Is North Haledon 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 North Haledon?

The median home value in North Haledon is $547,600, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.

8,778 people live in North Haledon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.