salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Most homes (81.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,360 a year. That is $37 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 79 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Point Pleasant?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Point Pleasant
| Size | Point Pleasant | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,891 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,752 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,334 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,552 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Point Pleasant
Life in Point Pleasant
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Point Pleasant?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,058 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $575,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Point Pleasant, NJ?
Renting in Point Pleasant costs a median of about $1,934 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Point Pleasant?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,360 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Point Pleasant cheap or expensive?
Point Pleasant is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $124,702. It ranks 79th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Point Pleasant?
The median homeowner in Point Pleasant pays $7,660 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.
Is Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant?
The median home value in Point Pleasant is $575,300, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
19,334 people live in Point Pleasant. Numbers are typical (middle) values.