Stanhope, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

3,551 Population 1,930/sq mi density

$134,583 Median Income $50,430 per capita

$326,000 Home Value $431,199 Zillow

$1,796 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

30 Violent Crime/100K 823 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$134,583 median income, 3.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$326,000 home value, $1,796/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

30 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.1 / 5.0

39.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cost Overview

Cost of Living Index

108.8

Above national average

100 = US average

Median Monthly Rent

$1,796

54% above US avg

Avg Annual Property Tax

$13,570

288% above US avg ($3,500)

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$1,599

per month

1 Bedroom

$1,759

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,132

per month

3 Bedroom

$2,658

per month

4 Bedroom

$3,005

per month

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center) $1,414/mo

$16,968/year

Toddler (Center) $1,385/mo

$16,620/year

Preschool (Center) $1,385/mo

$16,620/year

Infant (Family) $922/mo

$11,064/year

Toddler (Family) $939/mo

$11,268/year

Preschool (Family) $880/mo

$10,560/year

Healthcare 40 services

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$272.00
Specialist Visit	$380.80
Urgent Care Visit	$217.60
Emergency Room Visit	$2,393.60
Dental Cleaning	$141.44
Dental Filling	$272.00
Root Canal	$1,088.00
Dental Crown	$1,305.60
Tooth Extraction	$272.00
Wisdom Teeth Removal	$1,632.00
Teeth Whitening	$544.00
Dental Implant	$4,352.00
Eye Exam	$217.60
Glasses (Prescription)	$380.80
Contact Lenses (Annual)	$272.00 annual
LASIK (Per Eye)	$2,720.00 per eye
X-Ray	$272.00
MRI	$1,632.00
CT Scan	$1,305.60
Ultrasound	$435.20

Blood Test (Basic Panel)	$163.20
Physical Therapy (Session)	$163.20 per session
Chiropractor Visit	$81.60
Dermatologist Visit	$272.00
Mental Health Therapy	$190.40 per session
Psychiatrist Visit	$326.40
Colonoscopy	$2,720.00
Mammogram	$326.40
Knee Replacement	$38,080.00
Hip Replacement	$34,816.00
Cataract Surgery (Per Eye)	$3,808.00 per eye
ACL Surgery	$27,200.00
Appendectomy	$16,320.00
C-Section Delivery	$23,936.00
Normal Childbirth	$14,144.00
Flu Shot	$43.52
COVID Test	$108.80
Prescription (Generic, 30-day)	$16.32 per month
Prescription (Brand, 30-day)	$272.00 per month
Ambulance Ride	$1,305.60

Auto Repair 18 services

Oil Change (Conventional)	$48.96
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$81.60
Brake Pad Replacement	$326.40
Tire Rotation	$43.52
New Tires (Set of 4)	$652.80 set of 4
Battery Replacement	$217.60
Transmission Repair	$3,264.00
AC Repair	$544.00
Windshield Replacement	$380.80

Wheel Alignment	$108.80
Spark Plug Replacement	$217.60
Alternator Replacement	$544.00
Timing Belt Replacement	$761.60
Car Detailing (Full)	$217.60
Towing (Per Mile)	$5.44 per mile
State Inspection	$32.64
Emissions Test	$54.40
Check Engine Diagnostic	$108.80

Home Services 25 services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$108.80 per hour
Electrician (Per Hour)	$97.92 per hour
HVAC Repair	$435.20
HVAC System Install	$7,616.00
Roof Repair	$1,088.00
Roof Replacement	$9,792.00
Interior Painting (Avg Home)	$2,720.00
Exterior Painting (Avg Home)	$3,808.00
Pest Control (One-Time)	$217.60
Pest Control (Annual Plan)	$544.00 annual
Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms)	$190.40
Lawn Mowing (Per Visit)	$54.40 per visit
Lawn Care (Monthly)	$163.20 monthly

Tree Removal	$870.40
Gutter Cleaning	$217.60
Pressure Washing (House)	$326.40
Foundation Repair	$5,440.00
Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range)	$32,640.00
Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range)	$13,056.00
Flooring Install	$8.70 per sq ft
Window Replacement	$707.20 per window
Fence Install (Wood)	$32.64 per ft
Garage Door Replacement	$1,305.60
Water Heater Replacement	$1,632.00
Septic Tank Pumping	$435.20

Legal 12 services

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,632.00
Divorce (Contested)	$16,320.00
DUI Defense	$5,440.00
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,632.00
Will Preparation	$544.00
Trust Preparation	$2,720.00

Real Estate Closing	$2,176.00
Traffic Ticket Defense	$326.40
LLC Formation	$544.00
Immigration Consultation	$326.40
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor)	$3,264.00
Personal Injury (Contingency)	$35.90 % of settlement

Personal Care 12 services

Men's Haircut	$27.20
Women's Haircut	$59.84
Hair Coloring (Full)	$163.20
Manicure	$27.20
Pedicure	$43.52
Massage (1 Hour)	$87.04 per session

Facial Treatment	$108.80
Gym Membership	$54.40 monthly
Personal Trainer (Session)	$76.16 per session
Dry Cleaning (Suit)	$16.32
Laundromat (Per Load)	$4.35 per load
Spa Day Package	$272.00

Food & Grocery 20 services

Gallon of Milk	$4.46 per gallon
Dozen Eggs	$3.81 per dozen
Loaf of Bread	$4.13
Chicken Breast	$4.90 per lb
Ground Beef	$5.98 per lb
Rice	$1.09 per lb
Bananas	$0.71 per lb
Apples	$1.96 per lb
Coffee	$8.16 per lb
Gasoline	$3.81 per gallon

Fast Food Meal	$10.88
Restaurant Meal (Casual)	$19.58
Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining)	$65.28
Pizza Delivery (Large)	$19.58
Coffee (Cafe Latte)	$5.98
Beer (6-Pack Domestic)	$10.88
Wine (750ml, Mid-Range)	$16.32
Cigarettes (Pack)	$9.25 per pack
Baby Formula (Can)	$27.20
Dog Food (Monthly)	$54.40 monthly

Utilities 8 services

Electricity (Monthly)	$152.32 monthly
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$76.16 monthly
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$76.16 monthly
Internet (Monthly)	$76.16 monthly

Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$70.72 monthly
Cable TV (Monthly)	$92.48 monthly
Trash Collection (Monthly)	$38.08 monthly
Home Insurance (Annual)	$2,176.00 annual

Transportation 8 services

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$217.60 monthly
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,176.00 annual
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$76.16 monthly
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16.32

Car Registration (Annual)	$108.80 annual
Driver's License Renewal	$32.64
Tolls (Monthly Commuter)	$54.40 monthly
Vehicle Property Tax (Annual)	$435.20 annual

Education & Childcare 8 services

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,305.60 monthly
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,088.00 monthly
After-School Care (Monthly)	$435.20 monthly
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54.40 per hour

SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,088.00
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,600.00 annual
Community College (Annual)	$4,352.00 annual
State University (Annual)	$10,880.00 annual

Pets 9 services

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$65.28
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$108.80 annual
Dog Grooming	$65.28
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$43.52 per night
Dog Spay/Neuter	$326.40

Cat Spay/Neuter	$217.60
Pet Emergency Visit	$870.40
Dental Cleaning (Dog)	$435.20
Microchipping	$54.40

Complete Cost Data

Housing Costs

Cost of Living Index	108.8
Median Rent	$1,796
Rent Burden	32.5%
Property Tax (IRS)	$13,570
FMR Studio	$1,599
FMR 1-Bedroom	$1,759
FMR 2-Bedroom	$2,132
FMR 3-Bedroom	$2,658
FMR 4-Bedroom	$3,005

Childcare (Monthly)

Infant (Center)	$1,414
Toddler (Center)	$1,385
Preschool (Center)	$1,385
Infant (Family)	$922
Toddler (Family)	$939
Preschool (Family)	$880

Income Context

Median Income	$134,583
Per Capita Income	$50,430
IRS Avg AGI	$156,784