Cost of Living in Carlstadt, NJ

Population 6,343 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

149
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Carlstadt a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $524,000.

Carlstadt sits roughly 8 miles north of Jersey City — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Jersey City's $535,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 172
Rent 114

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

About the Cost of Living in Carlstadt

The median home value in Carlstadt is $523,800 — 72% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,503/month, 14% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,854/year is 27% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 64.0°F and lows of 46.7°F. Overall, Carlstadt has a cost of living index of 149 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 49% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$523,800
72% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$318,435
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,503/mo
14% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
29.0x
Favors renting
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 61.0%
Renter-occupied 39.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,503
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,117/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
30.4 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
59.5%
Carpooled
8.0%
Public transit
17.9%
Walked
3.5%
Work from home
5.0%

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
$94,854
27% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,947
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
13% above avg
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.1%
Graduate degree 16.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44
Male median age 43
Female median age 45.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.0°F
Avg Low
46.7°F
Annual Precip
46.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404351637382878578675645
Low °F 262734445363696760483831
Precip" 3.282.824.093.973.944.254.454.254.113.733.304.10

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
55.9%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
245
PM2.5 days
91
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Carlstadt, NJ?

Carlstadt has a cost index of 149 (100 = national average). It is 49% above the national average.

What is average rent in Carlstadt, NJ?

The median gross rent in Carlstadt is $1,503 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Carlstadt?

The median home value in Carlstadt is $523,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Carlstadt?

The median household income in Carlstadt is $94,854 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Carlstadt, NJ?

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

Is Carlstadt, NJ affordable?

Carlstadt is above average in cost of living, with an index of 149 — about 49% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Carlstadt?

Carlstadt has average high temperatures of 64.0°F and average lows of 46.7°F. Annual precipitation is 46.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Carlstadt at a Glance

Population
6,343
Median Income
$94,854
Home Value
$523,800
Median Rent
$1,503/mo
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg High Temp
64.0°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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