Here's what it costs to live in Rahway, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,764 per month, while the typical home is valued around $362,300. Households earn a median of $90,852 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$90,852
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,764
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$362,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
10.75%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.63%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
29,748
Latest estimate
Median Age
39 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Rahway?
The cost of living index for Rahway is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Rahway?
The median gross rent in Rahway is $1,764 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Rahway?
The median household income in Rahway is $90,852 per year.
What is the median home value in Rahway?
The median home value in Rahway is $362,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Rahway?
Air quality data for Rahway is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Rahway?
New Jersey has a top state income tax rate of 10.75% and a statewide sales tax of 6.63% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology