Cost of Living in Roebling, NJ

Population 3,591 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

92
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Roebling offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $186,000 — costs less than 2.2 times median household income of $83,083, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Located 20 miles east of Philadelphia, Roebling falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 61
Rent 140

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

About the Cost of Living in Roebling

The median home value in Roebling is $185,500 — 39% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,835/month, 40% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $83,083/year is 11% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 63.4°F and lows of 44.8°F, with about 26.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Roebling has a cost of living index of 92 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$185,500
39% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$1,271,111
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,835/mo
40% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
8.4x
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 87.8%
Renter-occupied 12.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,835
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,449/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
28.9 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.8%
Carpooled
5.3%
Public transit
1.8%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
11.3%

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
$83,083
11% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,059
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
12% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Labor Force Participation
73.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.6%
Graduate degree 5.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.7
Male median age 37.2
Female median age 39.6

🌤 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Roebling, NJ?

Roebling has a cost index of 92 (100 = national average). It is 8% below the national average.

What is average rent in Roebling, NJ?

The median gross rent in Roebling is $1,835 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Roebling?

The median home value in Roebling is $185,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Roebling?

The median household income in Roebling is $83,083 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Roebling, NJ?

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

Is Roebling, NJ affordable?

Roebling is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 92 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Roebling?

Roebling 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.

Roebling at a Glance

Population
3,591
Median Income
$83,083
Home Value
$185,500
Median Rent
$1,835/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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