salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.5 minutes. Most homes (90.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,880 a year. That is $36 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 69 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Villas?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Villas
| Size | Villas | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,738 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,309 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Villas 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 Villas, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Villas
Life in Villas
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Villas?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $196 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $301,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Villas, NJ?
Renting in Villas costs a median of about $1,897 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Villas?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,880 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Villas cheap or expensive?
Villas is rated OK: rent takes 26.1% of the typical household income of $87,330. It ranks 69th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Villas?
The median homeowner in Villas pays $3,495 a year in property taxes, about 1.16% of the median home value.
Is Villas 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 Villas?
The median home value in Villas is $301,600, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
9,735 people live in Villas. Numbers are typical (middle) values.