salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,600 a year. That is $45 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 165 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pleasantville?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pleasantville
| Size | Pleasantville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,125 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,336 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,661 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,685 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,322 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pleasantville
Life in Pleasantville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pleasantville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $993 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $194,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pleasantville, NJ?
Renting in Pleasantville costs a median of about $2,340 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Pleasantville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,600 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pleasantville cheap or expensive?
Pleasantville is rated Expensive: rent takes 48.5% of the typical household income of $57,873. It ranks 165th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pleasantville?
The median homeowner in Pleasantville pays $5,984 a year in property taxes, about 3.08% of the median home value.
Is Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville?
The median home value in Pleasantville is $194,100, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
20,712 people live in Pleasantville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.