Rehab Cost in New Jersey (2026)
Updated June 2026 · 1,500 sq ft reference home
A standard, mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3-bed/2-bath house in New Jersey runs about $28,836 to $91,243 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $13,441. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to New Jersey using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data, reflecting local labor costs rather than a flat national average.
Cost by part of the house
Typical ranges for a standard, mid-grade rehab of the reference home in New Jersey.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $7,530 | $13,441 | $26,146 |
| 2 | Exterior | $7,924 | $12,913 | $22,393 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $4,055 | $7,632 | $14,735 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,921 | $7,040 | $13,383 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $2,268 | $3,922 | $6,784 |
| 6 | Windows | $1,993 | $3,042 | $4,855 |
| 7 | Basement | $954 | $1,484 | $2,438 |
| 8 | Electrical | $191 | $297 | $509 |
What drives the New Jersey range
Construction labor in New Jersey runs about 6% above the national average (BLS OEWS), which is why these figures sit higher than a flat U.S. number. Labor is roughly half of a typical rehab, so wage differences move the total more than materials do.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house in New Jersey?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in New Jersey runs about $28,836–$91,243 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $49,771. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a New Jersey rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $7,530–$26,146.
Is it more expensive to renovate in New Jersey than average?
Yes — construction labor in New Jersey runs about 6% above the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run higher than the national norm.
How are these New Jersey renovation costs calculated?
They start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft reference home, then adjust each line to New Jersey using BLS OEWS construction-trade wages. They are planning estimates, not a quote — confirm with local contractors before you commit.
About these costs: ranges are compiled construction-cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft eastern-Connecticut reference home, adjusted to each state using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data (BLS OEWS, May 2025). They are planning estimates, not a quote, and do not claim per-metro material precision. Last updated June 2026.
RehabRange is built by Mitchell Haughton, a practicing eastern-Connecticut real estate investor — these are the same cost estimates behind his own property walkthroughs. How we build these numbers