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Carneys Point, NJ

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A charming small town across the Delaware River from Wilmington

Suburban Riverfront Accessible Commuter Quaint

A cozy small town on the Delaware River, the city of Carneys Point sits just across the way from Wilmington, Delaware, making it easier than ever for residents of a small town to enjoy abundant job opportunities in a thriving metropolis next door — even if it’s in a differing state. Carneys Point is also only 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so residents have proximity to two major metro areas in different states. Carneys Point boasts proximity to Interstate 295, making commuting easier than ever. Aside from a central location, Carneys Point boasts riverfront views and recreation, affordable and upscale rentals, and an array of local businesses.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carneys Point, NJ is $1,086 for a studio, $1,161 for one bedroom, and $1,444 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carneys Point has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,161/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$2,027/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,973/month
1,130 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Carneys Point, NJ

Transportation

17

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fox Point State Park
  • Brandywine Zoo
  • Wilmington State Parks
  • Rockwood Park & Museum
  • Bellevue State Park (DE)

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.