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Cost of Living in Sayreville, NJ

Population 45,838 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,711
Median home value$444,100
Median household income$99,979

The median rent in Sayreville, NJ is $1,711/month, about the same as the New Jersey median and 21% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $444,100, 33% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $99,979 a year, 3% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $68,440/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,246/mo

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Sayreville vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.

SayrevilleNew JerseyU.S.
Median rent$1,711$1,720$1,413
Median home value$444,100$454,400$332,700
Median household income$99,979$103,556$80,734
Homeownership rate63.0%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher36.6%43.6%35.7%
Poverty rate6.2%9.7%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.8%6.3%5.2%
Work from home12.3%16.8%15.1%
Median age39.940.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Sayreville, NJ?

The median gross rent in Sayreville, NJ is $1,711 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Sayreville, NJ?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $68,440 a year in gross income.

Is Sayreville, NJ expensive to live in?

Rent there is 21% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.4 times the median household income.

Other cities in New Jersey

Newark, NJRent $1,392 · Income $52,060Jersey City, NJRent $2,007 · Income $97,710Paterson, NJRent $1,548 · Income $55,997Elizabeth, NJRent $1,523 · Income $66,555Toms River, NJRent $1,731 · Income $100,137Trenton, NJRent $1,294 · Income $52,537

Cities with a similar cost of living

Groveland, FLRent $1,732 · Income $100,226West Haven, UTRent $1,702 · Income $101,012Smyrna, GARent $1,739 · Income $100,061Pikesville, MDRent $1,707 · Income $98,465American Fork, UTRent $1,697 · Income $98,878Mechanicsville, VARent $1,724 · Income $98,595

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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