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Tuckerton

Pop. 3,654·124th most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Tuckerton, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$2,330/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$398
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Tuckerton · $2,330
More expensive than 74% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,330/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$93,000/yr
Local median income
$88,892/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Tuckerton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,010
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,040/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,330 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,892) is $2,222 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,040); a 3-bedroom is $2,700.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Tuckerton. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$27,960/yr
At $2,330/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Tuckerton, NJ is majority owner-occupied, 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,654
Median income
$88,892
Median age
42.7
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
17.6%
21.2%
22.9%
18.3%
20%
Under 1817.6%
18–3421.2%
35–5422.9%
55–6418.3%
65+20%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
83.4%
White83.4%
Black5.8%
Hispanic5.8%
Other5%
Education (25+)
30.4%
30.6%
34.1%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+34.1%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Tuckerton, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,929 → $88,892
up 23.6%
Population
3,558 → 3,654
up 2.7%
Renter share
26.9% → 33.2%
+6.3 pts
Bachelor's+
31.6% → 34.1%
+2.5 pts
Median age
43.7 → 42.7
-1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $71,929 to $88,892 across the same window, up 23.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 3,558 to 3,654 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 33.2% of households rent today, against 26.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.6% to 34.1%.

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Tuckerton rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Tuckerton, NJ

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Tuckerton is $2,330/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,470/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,040/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,650/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,700/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($88,892/yr), Tuckerton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Tuckerton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (about $45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,330/mo in Tuckerton. The local median household income is $88,892/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Tuckerton?

Rent in Tuckerton has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

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

Tuckerton is one of the more affordable among New Jersey cities for rent, ranking #124 of 178 tracked cities at $2,330/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tuckerton?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Tuckerton ($2,330/mo) include Atlantic City ($1,812/mo), Ventnor City ($1,973/mo), and Pleasantville ($2,001/mo).
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,330/mo, rent takes ~31% of Tuckerton's median household income ($88,892/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Tuckerton 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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