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Is Robertsville, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,99671% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$227,198about $18,933/month · 161% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$685,100106% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 40.7 minutes each way. Most homes (94%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 66.4% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $119,840 a year. That is $58 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 250 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Robertsville
$2,996
River Edge
$2,073
Hasbrouck Heights
$1,876
Glen Rock
$2,130
Wallington
$2,496
Bound Brook
$2,921
Pennsville
$1,525

How much do households earn in Robertsville?

Under $25k
4.8%
$25k–50k
7.0%
$50k–100k
17.1%
$100k–150k
14.1%
$150k+
56.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 70.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Robertsville overall?

Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
134
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
114
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Robertsville, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Robertsville

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.46% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$162a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Robertsville

Commute to work40.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree66.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home94%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Robertsville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,758 a month less.

Renting
$2,996
Owning
$4,754

Owning assumes a typical $685,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,510 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Robertsville, NJ?

Renting in Robertsville costs a median of about $2,996 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Robertsville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $119,840 a year, or $58 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Robertsville cheap or expensive?

Robertsville is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.8% of the typical household income of $227,198. It ranks 250th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Robertsville?

The median homeowner in Robertsville pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.46% of the median home value.

Is Robertsville 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 Robertsville?

The median home value in Robertsville is $685,100, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

12,035 people live in Robertsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.