salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.7 minutes each way. Most homes (87.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $137,720 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 270 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Freehold?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Freehold
| Size | West Freehold | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,050 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,577 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,831 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,830 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Freehold 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 West Freehold, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Freehold
Life in West Freehold
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Freehold?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $228 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $529,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Freehold, NJ?
Renting in West Freehold costs a median of about $3,443 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in West Freehold?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $137,720 a year, or $66 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Freehold cheap or expensive?
West Freehold is rated OK: rent takes 29.3% of the typical household income of $141,068. It ranks 270th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Freehold?
The median homeowner in West Freehold pays $9,949 a year in property taxes, about 1.88% of the median home value.
Is West Freehold 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 West Freehold?
The median home value in West Freehold is $529,000, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
14,883 people live in West Freehold. Numbers are typical (middle) values.