salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most homes (92.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 63.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $137,160 a year. That is $66 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 269 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Troy Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 65.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Troy Hills
| Size | Troy Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $3,632 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Troy Hills 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 Troy Hills, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Troy Hills
Life in Troy Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Troy Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,085 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $650,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $65,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Troy Hills, NJ?
Renting in Troy Hills costs a median of about $3,429 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Troy Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $137,160 a year, or $66 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Troy Hills cheap or expensive?
Troy Hills is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $198,128. It ranks 269th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Troy Hills?
The median homeowner in Troy Hills pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.
Is Troy Hills 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 Troy Hills?
The median home value in Troy Hills is $650,500, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,179 people live in Troy Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.