Cost of Living in Robbinsville Center, NJ

Population 3,808 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

153
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 Robbinsville Center a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $515,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.3% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Robbinsville Center is about 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 122% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 169
Rent 129

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

About the Cost of Living in Robbinsville Center

The median home value in Robbinsville Center is $515,400 — 69% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,693/month, 29% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $131,202/year is 76% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.3%, 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 63.4°F and lows of 44.8°F, with about 26.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Robbinsville Center has a cost of living index of 153 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$515,400
69% above avg
Median Rent
$1,693/mo
29% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.4x
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 74.3%
Renter-occupied 25.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,693
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,307/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
43.0 min
59% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
27.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
55.6%
Carpooled
5.9%
Public transit
6.6%
Walked
3.9%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
27.4%

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
$131,202
76% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,281
Unemployment Rate
7.3%
52% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.4%
Graduate degree 32.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44
Male median age 43.8
Female median age 44.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
44.8°F
Annual Precip
45.6"
Annual Snowfall
26.6"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404351637281868477665544
Low °F 242633425261676558463629
Precip" 3.292.654.003.633.994.354.424.224.053.793.204.04
Snow" 8.28.74.00.50.00.00.00.00.00.10.54.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
53.2%
Good air days/yr
244
Max AQI recorded
242
PM2.5 days
123
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Robbinsville Center, NJ?

Robbinsville Center has a cost index of 153 (100 = national average). It is 53% above the national average.

What is average rent in Robbinsville Center, NJ?

The median gross rent in Robbinsville Center is $1,693 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Robbinsville Center?

The median home value in Robbinsville Center is $515,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Robbinsville Center?

The median household income in Robbinsville Center is $131,202 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Robbinsville Center, NJ?

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

Is Robbinsville Center, NJ affordable?

Robbinsville Center is above average in cost of living, with an index of 153 — about 53% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Robbinsville Center?

Robbinsville Center has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.8°F. Annual precipitation is 45.6". Average annual snowfall is 26.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Robbinsville Center at a Glance

Population
3,808
Median Income
$131,202
Home Value
$515,400
Median Rent
$1,693/mo
Unemployment
7.3%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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