Highest Income Limits in New Jersey — FY2026

Metro areas with the highest HUD Area Median Income in New Jersey. Highest area median income first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Median Income 50% AMI (4p) 30% AMI (4p)
1 Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area NJ $154,800 $77,400 $46,450
2 Monmouth-Ocean, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area NJ $140,600 $70,300 $42,200
3 Trenton, NJ MSA NJ $139,800 $69,750 $41,850
4 Bergen-Passaic, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area NJ $139,100 $69,550 $41,750
5 Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area NJ $138,400 $69,200 $41,500
6 Warren County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area NJ $127,900 $63,950 $38,350
7 Cape May County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area NJ $115,800 $57,900 $34,750
8 Jersey City, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area NJ $110,100 $73,700 $44,200
9 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ MSA NJ $97,500 $54,400 $33,000
10 Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ MSA NJ $89,100 $48,750 $33,000