salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income. Most households rent (63%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,840 a year. That is $48 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 190 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wallington?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wallington
| Size | Wallington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,768 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,507 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,989 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,335 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wallington 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 Wallington, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wallington
Life in Wallington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wallington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,170 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $528,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wallington, NJ?
Renting in Wallington costs a median of about $2,496 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Wallington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,840 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wallington cheap or expensive?
Wallington is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.3% of the typical household income of $92,602. It ranks 190th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wallington?
The median homeowner in Wallington pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.89% of the median home value.
Is Wallington 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 Wallington?
The median home value in Wallington is $528,300, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
11,889 people live in Wallington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.