Cost of Living in Beckett, NJ

Population 5,072 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

111
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Beckett sits on the smaller end of the New Jersey city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Beckett sits roughly 20 miles southwest of Philadelphia. Median home values run roughly 20% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 92
Rent 140

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Beckett

The median home value in Beckett is $279,300 — 8% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,839/month, 40% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $119,063/year is 60% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. Overall, Beckett has a cost of living index of 111 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$279,300
8% below avg
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
40% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,474
1 BR
$1,654
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR
$2,885
Owner-occupied 96.0%
Renter-occupied 4.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,839
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,453/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.6 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.6%
Carpooled
1.9%
Public transit
1.2%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
0.7%
Work from home
10.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.6%
State rate 6.6%
Avg local rate -0.0%
Property Tax 2.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$119,063
60% above avg
Per Capita Income
$48,105
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
2% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.5%
Graduate degree 14.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.4
Male median age 44.1
Female median age 40.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.5%
Good air days/yr
185
Max AQI recorded
123
PM2.5 days
198
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Beckett, NJ?

Beckett has a cost index of 111 (100 = national average). It is 11% above the national average.

What is average rent in Beckett, NJ?

The median gross rent in Beckett is $1,839 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Beckett?

The median home value in Beckett is $279,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Beckett?

The median household income in Beckett is $119,063 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Beckett, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Beckett is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Beckett, NJ affordable?

Beckett is above average in cost of living, with an index of 111 — about 11% higher than the national average.

Beckett at a Glance

Population
5,072
Median Income
$119,063
Home Value
$279,300
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Sales Tax
6.6%
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