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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in New Jersey?

$154,800/yr 0.9%vs 2025 ($153,400)

Highest county median income in New Jersey. HUD Income Limits (AMI) across 21 counties.

Median Income in New Jersey and Neighbouring States

New Jersey: $154,800Pennsylvania: $122,700Delaware: $122,700New York: $164,300$154,800$122,700$122,700$164,300

Median Income by County

Cumberland County, NJ: $89,100Hunterdon County, NJ: $154,800Warren County, NJ: $127,900Somerset County, NJ: $154,800Ocean County, NJ: $140,600Bergen County, NJ: $139,100Middlesex County, NJ: $154,800Atlantic County, NJ: $97,500Burlington County, NJ: $122,700Cape May County, NJ: $115,800Essex County, NJ: $138,400Mercer County, NJ: $139,800Hudson County, NJ: $110,100Monmouth County, NJ: $140,600Sussex County, NJ: $138,400Union County, NJ: $138,400Morris County, NJ: $138,400Camden County, NJ: $122,700Salem County, NJ: $122,700Gloucester County, NJ: $122,700Passaic County, NJ: $139,100

How New Jersey Compares to Other States

Highest county median income ranked against all states with HUD income limit data.

Higher median income than 79% of states · 12th of 52

Lowest: Oklahoma($99,100)
Highest: California($205,500)
#StateValue
1California$205,500
2New Mexico$182,500
3Utah$167,700
… 8 more …
12New Jersey(you are here)$154,800
… 37 more …
50Oklahoma$99,100
51Mississippi$98,100
52Puerto Rico$41,400

Highest & Lowest Median Income by County

#CountyValue
1Hunterdon County$154,800
2Middlesex County$154,800
3Somerset County$154,800
19Hudson County$110,100
20Atlantic County$97,500
21Cumberland County$89,100

The HUD Income Limits for 2026 in New Jersey are set at the county level. Select a county below to see the median income and 30/50/80% AMI bands for household sizes 1 through 8. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

County80% AMI (4HH)
Atlantic County, NJ$87,050
Bergen County, NJ$108,400
Burlington County, NJ$98,150
Camden County, NJ$98,150
Cape May County, NJ$92,650
Cumberland County, NJ$78,000
Essex County, NJ$106,800
Gloucester County, NJ$98,150
Hudson County, NJ$117,900
Hunterdon County, NJ$114,600
Mercer County, NJ$106,800
Middlesex County, NJ$114,600
Monmouth County, NJ$108,550
Morris County, NJ$106,800
Ocean County, NJ$108,550
Passaic County, NJ$108,400
Salem County, NJ$98,150
Somerset County, NJ$114,600
Sussex County, NJ$106,800
Union County, NJ$106,800
Warren County, NJ$102,300

Frequently asked questions

What are the HUD Income Limits in New Jersey for 2026?

HUD Income Limits in New Jersey for 2026 vary by county. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household across New Jersey's 21 counties spans from $33,000 to $46,450/year. Select a county above for the full household-size breakdown.

When are Income Limits updated in New Jersey?

HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.

How does HUD calculate Area Median Income?

HUD calculates Area Median Income using data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), adjusted for inflation using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. HUD then publishes income limits at 30%, 50%, and 80% of the adjusted median for each household size.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.