salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.3 minutes each way. Most homes (90.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 71.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 276 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Oradell?
Share of households by yearly income. 73.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oradell
| Size | Oradell | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,041 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,034 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oradell 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 Oradell, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Oradell
Life in Oradell
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oradell?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,618 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $737,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $73,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oradell, NJ?
Renting in Oradell costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Oradell?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oradell cheap or expensive?
Oradell is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $238,696. It ranks 276th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oradell?
The median homeowner in Oradell pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.36% of the median home value.
Is Oradell 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 Oradell?
The median home value in Oradell is $737,800, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
8,235 people live in Oradell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.