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Millville

Pop. 27,511·180th most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Millville, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$1,562/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$403
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Millville · $1,562
More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,562/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/yr
Local median income
$70,275/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Millville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,140
Research median
$1,560/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,744/yr
At $1,562/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Millville, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,511
Median income
$70,275
Median age
44.4
Renters
35.9%
Age distribution
21%
20.3%
25.3%
13.3%
20.2%
Under 1821%
18–3420.3%
35–5425.3%
55–6413.3%
65+20.2%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
60.9%
18.1%
19.6%
White60.9%
Black18.1%
Hispanic19.6%
Asian0.7%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
14.1%
36.4%
29.3%
20.2%
No HS diploma14.1%
HS diploma36.4%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
64.1%
35.9%
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Millville, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,111 → $70,275
up 13.1%
Population
27,946 → 27,511
down 1.6%
Renter share
34% → 35.9%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.1% → 20.2%
+2.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $62,111 to $70,275 across the same window, up 13.1% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 27,946 residents to roughly 27,511. Renters now make up 35.9% of households, compared with 34% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 20.2% of adults here, versus 18.1% in 2021.

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About renting in Millville, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Millville is $1,562/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,560/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,120/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($70,275/yr), Millville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Millville an affordable city for renters?

Millville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,562/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($70,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Millville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Millville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,562/mo in Millville. The local median household income is $70,275/yr, meaning the typical Millville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Millville?

Rent in Millville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Millville rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Millville is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #180 out of 180 tracked cities at $1,562/mo.

What percentage of Millville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.9% of Millville households are renters, while 64.1% are owner-occupied. Millville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Millville rent compare to the national average?

Millville's median rent of $1,562/mo is $403 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #180 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,562/mo, rent takes ~27% of Millville's median household income ($70,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Millville 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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