salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,800 a year. That is $27 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 18 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stratford?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stratford
| Size | Stratford | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $844 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,181 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,506 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,113 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stratford 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 Stratford, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stratford
Life in Stratford
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stratford?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $505 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $273,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stratford, NJ?
Renting in Stratford costs a median of about $1,395 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Stratford?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,800 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stratford cheap or expensive?
Stratford is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.8% of the typical household income of $106,154. It ranks 18th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stratford?
The median homeowner in Stratford pays $8,265 a year in property taxes, about 3.02% of the median home value.
Is Stratford 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 Stratford?
The median home value in Stratford is $273,800, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,018 people live in Stratford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.