What is the median rent in Fairfield Township (Essex County), NJ?
The median gross rent in Fairfield Township (Essex County), NJ is $2,656 (±$563) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 608 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Fairfield Township (Essex County), the median gross rent went from $1,916 in 2015–2019 to $2,656 in 2020–2024 (+38.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $2,656 (±$563)
- Rented homes
- 608 (±308)
- $2,000 or more
- 65.8%
- Since 2015–2019
- +38.6%
How much rent costs in Fairfield Township (Essex County)
| Monthly gross rent | Fairfield Township (Essex County) | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 9.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 19.1% (±21.7 points) | 9.8% | 7.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 5.3% (±8.6 points) | 28.8% | 23.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 9.9% (±13.5 points) | 27.7% | 28.5% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 14.2% | 17.2% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 50.5% (±30.8 points) | 5.3% | 7.9% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 15.3% (±16.4 points) | 4.5% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $2,500 to $2,999, paid by 50.5% of renting households.
65.8% of rented homes in Fairfield Township (Essex County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Fairfield Township (Essex County) against Essex County, its state and the nation
| Fairfield Township (Essex County) | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $2,656 (±$563) | $1,531 (±$19) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 608 (±308) | 172,550 (±2,389) | 1,230,839 (±7,912) | 42,849,984 |
In Fairfield Township (Essex County), median gross rent is higher than in Essex County ($1,531).
It is also higher than in New Jersey ($1,720).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
In Essex County, Fairfield Township (Essex County) ranks 6 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 49 of 548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Fairfield Township (Essex County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,916 (±$701) | $2,656 (±$563) | +38.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 8.9% (±2.9 points) | 21.3% (±9.3 points) | +12.4 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Fairfield Township (Essex County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township (Essex County) | — | $2,656 (±$563) | — |
| Pine Brook | 2.2 mi | $2,366 (±$183) | Not measurably different |
| West Caldwell Township | 2.5 mi | $1,877 (±$278) | Lower |
| North Caldwell Borough | 2.6 mi | $3,329 (±$294) | Higher |
| Lincoln Park Borough | 2.8 mi | $1,857 (±$107) | Lower |
| Singac | 3.2 mi | $2,073 (±$248) | Not measurably different |
| Caldwell Borough | 3.3 mi | $1,976 (±$197) | Lower |
| Montville Township | 3.5 mi | $2,372 (±$202) | Not measurably different |
| Towaco | 3.7 mi | $1,950 (±$1,929) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Caldwell Township, NJ ($1,877), Lincoln Park Borough, NJ ($1,857), Caldwell Borough, NJ ($1,976).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Caldwell Borough, NJ ($3,329).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essex Fells Borough | $3,500 or more |
| 2 | North Caldwell Borough | $3,329 (±$294) |
| 3 | Roseland Borough | $3,297 (±$289) |
| 4 | Livingston Township | $2,949 (±$443) |
| 5 | Glen Ridge Borough | $2,728 (±$736) |
| 6 | Fairfield Township (Essex County) | $2,656 (±$563) |
| 7 | South Orange Village | $2,296 (±$194) |
| 8 | Maplewood Township | $2,269 (±$210) |
| 9 | Millburn Township | $2,262 (±$237) |
| 10 | Verona Township | $2,130 (±$170) |
| 11 | Montclair Township | $2,063 (±$92) |
| 12 | Caldwell Borough | $1,976 (±$197) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fairfield Township (Essex County)
What is the average rent in Fairfield Township (Essex County), NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Fairfield Township (Essex County) is $2,656 (±$563) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Fairfield Township (Essex County)?
In Fairfield Township (Essex County), the median gross rent went from $1,916 in 2015–2019 to $2,656 in 2020–2024 (+38.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Fairfield Township (Essex County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
65.8% of rented homes in Fairfield Township (Essex County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Fairfield Township (Essex County) higher than in Essex County?
In Fairfield Township (Essex County), median gross rent is higher than in Essex County ($1,531).
It is also higher than in New Jersey ($1,720).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fairfield township, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:22385, in state:34 county:013).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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