salaryRent is lower than in 89% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (84.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 70.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,800 a year. That is $19 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 3 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Springdale?
Share of households by yearly income. 66.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Springdale
| Size | Springdale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $723 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $895 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,004 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,147 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Springdale 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 Springdale, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Springdale
Life in Springdale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Springdale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,457 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $493,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Springdale, NJ?
Renting in Springdale costs a median of about $970 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Springdale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,800 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Springdale cheap or expensive?
Springdale is rated Cheap: rent takes 6.5% of the typical household income of $177,732. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Springdale?
The median homeowner in Springdale pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.02% of the median home value.
Is Springdale 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 Springdale?
The median home value in Springdale is $493,900, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
15,173 people live in Springdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.