salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Most homes (81.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $139,240 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 271 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pompton Plains?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pompton Plains
| Size | Pompton Plains | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,810 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,191 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,489 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pompton Plains 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 Pompton Plains, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pompton Plains
Life in Pompton Plains
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pompton Plains?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $259 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $539,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pompton Plains, NJ?
Renting in Pompton Plains costs a median of about $3,481 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Pompton Plains?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $139,240 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pompton Plains cheap or expensive?
Pompton Plains is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.8% of the typical household income of $127,219. It ranks 271st cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pompton Plains?
The median homeowner in Pompton Plains pays $9,504 a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.
Is Pompton Plains 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 Pompton Plains?
The median home value in Pompton Plains is $539,000, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
10,971 people live in Pompton Plains. Numbers are typical (middle) values.