Special Interest
Housing in Cumberland County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Cumberland County averages $1,282/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the New Jersey median of $1,720 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 39% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Cumberland County FMR Area are $1,363 for a studio, $1,465 for 1‑bedroom, $1,782 for 2‑bedroom, $2,453 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,462 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $500 increase for a 2-bedroom in Cumberland County shows a 39% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Cumberland County was 7.0% in 2024, compared to New Jersey at 4.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
