How many renters in Absecon, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.0% (±18.7 points) of renting households in Absecon, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 44.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.0% (±18.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.0% (±16.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 44.0% (±17.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Absecon
| Share of income spent on rent | Absecon | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.3% (±8.2 points) | 10.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.9% (±12.2 points) | 10.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.8% (±8.6 points) | 10.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±8.5 points) | 9.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.0% (±16.7 points) | 47.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Absecon against Atlantic County, its state and the nation
| Absecon | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.0% (±18.7 points) | 56.9% (±3.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.0% (±16.7 points) | 47.1% (±3.0 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 44.0% (±17.0 points) | 33.5% (±1.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,667 (±$12,187) | $43,528 (±$2,389) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,807 (±$239) | $1,376 (±$35) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Absecon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Atlantic County (56.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Atlantic County, Absecon ranks 5 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 75 of 560.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Absecon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absecon | — | 65.0% (±18.7 points) | — |
| Absecon Highlands | 1.8 mi | 91.8% (±64.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasantville | 2.7 mi | 61.3% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atlantic City | 3.9 mi | 58.8% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pomona | 4.4 mi | 65.2% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield | 4.8 mi | 42.2% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galloway Township | 4.8 mi | 49.9% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithville | 5.0 mi | 56.5% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ventnor City | 5.7 mi | 56.7% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Atlantic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weymouth Township | 77.6% (±41.7 points) |
| 2 | Port Republic | 73.3% (±99.3 points) |
| 3 | Buena Vista Township | 71.8% (±48.5 points) |
| 4 | Estell Manor | 70.0% (±89.6 points) |
| 5 | Absecon | 65.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 6 | Pleasantville | 61.3% (±8.5 points) |
| 7 | Hammonton Town | 61.2% (±14.3 points) |
| 8 | Corbin City | 60.6% (±69.1 points) |
| 9 | Brigantine | 60.2% (±17.1 points) |
| 10 | Atlantic City | 58.8% (±4.7 points) |
| 11 | Egg Harbor Township | 58.6% (±11.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 23 places in Atlantic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Absecon
Are renters in Absecon rent-burdened?
65.0% of renting households in Absecon pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Absecon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Absecon, NJ spends 44.0% (±17.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:00100, in state:34 county:001).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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