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Water Heater Installation Cost Across the New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro

11 reports from 1 city across the metro · updated Apr 8, 2026

Water heater installation in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro typically costs between $1,200 and $13,000, with most homeowners paying around $1,800. Half of all installations fall between $1,425 and $2,700.

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$1,800
Metro median
$1,425–$2,700
Middle 50% of reports
$1,200–$13,000
Full reported range
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Where most metro reports cluster

11 reports, bucketed. Highlighted bars are the middle 50% of reports across the metro.

$1,250 ← typical range → $8,000
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Recent reports across the metro

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$13,000.00
Hoboken, NJ 9 days ago
gas

Got quoted around $13K to replace an older gas water heater tank.

$1,800.00
New York, NY 9 days ago
40 gal electric

The high cost was due to the water heater being located in the attic.

$1,500.00
New York, NY 9 days ago
30 gal

Replaced a 30-gallon water heater and it cost including the installation.

$1,600.00
New York, NY 9 days ago
Size not reported

Got a high-end water heater replacement a few years ago for.

$1,350.00
New York, NY 9 days ago
50 gal electric

Installed a 50 gallon electric water heater, paid 700 for the tank and 650 for installation from a regular contractor.

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City Typical range Median Reports
New York, NY $1,350–$2,300 $1,600 9
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