Cost of Living in Marlton, NJ

Population 10,473 · 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

Marlton 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.

Located 13 miles southeast of Philadelphia, Marlton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 35% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 122

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

About the Cost of Living in Marlton

The median home value in Marlton is $314,500 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,598/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,160/year is 26% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below 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, Marlton has a cost of living index of 111 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$314,500
3% above avg
Median Rent
$1,598/mo
22% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.4x
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 57.9%
Renter-occupied 42.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,598
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,212/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
27.7 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.8%
Carpooled
5.2%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
17.1%

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
$94,160
26% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,184
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
26% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Labor Force Participation
71.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.2%
Graduate degree 17.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.5
Male median age 36.8
Female median age 40.6

🌤 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Marlton, NJ?

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

What is average rent in Marlton, NJ?

The median gross rent in Marlton is $1,598 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marlton?

The median home value in Marlton is $314,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Marlton?

The median household income in Marlton is $94,160 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marlton, NJ?

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

Is Marlton, NJ affordable?

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

What is the weather like in Marlton?

Marlton 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.

Marlton at a Glance

Population
10,473
Median Income
$94,160
Home Value
$314,500
Median Rent
$1,598/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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