salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.3 minutes each way. Most homes (86.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,120 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Jersey. It is number 103 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pine Lake Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pine Lake Park
| Size | Pine Lake Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,103 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,962 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,414 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pine Lake Park 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 Pine Lake Park, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pine Lake Park
Life in Pine Lake Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pine Lake Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $849 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $414,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pine Lake Park, NJ?
Renting in Pine Lake Park costs a median of about $2,028 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Pine Lake Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,120 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pine Lake Park cheap or expensive?
Pine Lake Park is rated OK: rent takes 24.6% of the typical household income of $99,020. It ranks 103rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pine Lake Park?
The median homeowner in Pine Lake Park pays $6,287 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.
Is Pine Lake Park 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 Pine Lake Park?
The median home value in Pine Lake Park is $414,700, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
9,795 people live in Pine Lake Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.