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Is Yardville, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8335% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$111,381about $9,282/month · 28% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$360,1008% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.7 minutes each way. Most homes (79.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,320 a year. That is $35 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 62 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Yardville
$1,833
Morris Plains
$3,389
Prospect Park
$1,935
Packanack Lake
$3,500+
Roseland
$3,638
Paulsboro
$1,077
Carlstadt
$1,815

How much do households earn in Yardville?

Under $25k
9.7%
$25k–50k
15.9%
$50k–100k
38.5%
$100k–150k
20.7%
$150k+
13.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Yardville

SizeYardvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,829$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,871$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Yardville overall?

Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
134
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
114
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Yardville, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Yardville

🏛️ Property tax$8,343a year · 2.32% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$182a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Yardville

Commute to work31.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home79.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment10%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Yardville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $666 a month less.

Renting
$1,833
Owning
$2,499

Owning assumes a typical $360,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Yardville, NJ?

Renting in Yardville costs a median of about $1,833 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Yardville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,320 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Yardville cheap or expensive?

Yardville is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $111,381. It ranks 62nd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Yardville?

The median homeowner in Yardville pays $8,343 a year in property taxes, about 2.32% of the median home value.

Is Yardville 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 Yardville?

The median home value in Yardville is $360,100, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

6,301 people live in Yardville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.