Cost of Living in Crestwood Village, NJ

Population 7,951 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

56
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The median resident in Crestwood Village is 72 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 11.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Crestwood Village is about 40 miles east of Philadelphia, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 59% lower than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 31
Rent 94

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

About the Cost of Living in Crestwood Village

The median home value in Crestwood Village is $95,700 — 69% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,236/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $38,396/year is 49% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 11.2%, 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 64.4°F and lows of 44.5°F. Overall, Crestwood Village has a cost of living index of 56 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$95,700
69% below avg
Median Rent
$1,236/mo
6% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
6.5x
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 89.8%
Renter-occupied 10.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,236
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,850/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
32.9 min
22% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.8%
Carpooled
2.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
2.0%
Work from home
9.7%

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
$38,396
49% below avg
Per Capita Income
$37,118
Unemployment Rate
11.2%
133% above avg
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Labor Force Participation
23.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.4%
Graduate degree 6.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 71.5
Male median age 68.9
Female median age 73.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
44.5°F
Annual Precip
42.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414452647382878578665646
Low °F 252633425161666457463629
Precip" 2.972.573.833.372.953.735.194.403.393.672.983.74

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
71.5%
Good air days/yr
248
Max AQI recorded
200
PM2.5 days
165
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Crestwood Village, NJ?

Crestwood Village has a cost index of 56 (100 = national average). It is 44% below the national average.

What is average rent in Crestwood Village, NJ?

The median gross rent in Crestwood Village is $1,236 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Crestwood Village?

The median home value in Crestwood Village is $95,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Crestwood Village?

The median household income in Crestwood Village is $38,396 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Crestwood Village, NJ?

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

Is Crestwood Village, NJ affordable?

Yes, Crestwood Village is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 56 — about 44% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Crestwood Village?

Crestwood Village has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 44.5°F. Annual precipitation is 42.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Crestwood Village at a Glance

Population
7,951
Median Income
$38,396
Home Value
$95,700
Median Rent
$1,236/mo
Unemployment
11.2%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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