Cost of Living in Leisure Village West, NJ

Population 4,070 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

82
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 Leisure Village West 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.

Located 45 miles east of Philadelphia, Leisure Village West falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 12% lower than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 67
Rent 105

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

About the Cost of Living in Leisure Village West

The median home value in Leisure Village West is $203,700 — 33% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,381/month, 5% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,309/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, 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, Leisure Village West has a cost of living index of 82 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$203,700
33% below avg
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
5% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.3x
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 87.9%
Renter-occupied 12.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,381
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,995/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
40.1 min
49% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.7%
Public transit
4.1%
Work from home
10.1%

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
$60,309
19% below avg
Per Capita Income
$48,214
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
19% above avg
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Labor Force Participation
32.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.6%
Graduate degree 8.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 71.5
Male median age 65.6
Female median age 73.3

🌤 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 Leisure Village West, NJ?

Leisure Village West has a cost index of 82 (100 = national average). It is 18% below the national average.

What is average rent in Leisure Village West, NJ?

The median gross rent in Leisure Village West is $1,381 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Leisure Village West?

The median home value in Leisure Village West is $203,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Leisure Village West?

The median household income in Leisure Village West is $60,309 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Leisure Village West, NJ?

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

Is Leisure Village West, NJ affordable?

Yes, Leisure Village West is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 82 — about 18% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Leisure Village West?

Leisure Village West 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.

Leisure Village West at a Glance

Population
4,070
Median Income
$60,309
Home Value
$203,700
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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