None of the Trenton area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Hightstown
The typical house costs $497,752. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $155,850 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price for Hightstown. Rent, jobs, and tax for the Trenton area. How the estimate works
THE TRENTON AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $101K
Rent house $114K
Buy $156K
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Software developers
$128,770Rent a house
Registered nurses
$99,990Rent over 30%
Business operations specialists, all other
$89,370Rent over 30%
Secretaries and administrative assistants
$54,050Rent over 30%
Customer service representatives
$47,590Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$37,760Rent over 30%
Janitors and cleaners
$37,640Rent over 30%
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
$37,560Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$34,720Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$34,710Rent over 30%
Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.