How many renters in Allentown Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.3% (±13.5 points) of renting households in Allentown Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.3% (±13.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.3% (±12.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.2% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Allentown Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Allentown Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±6.5 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±8.0 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.0% (±10.9 points) | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.2% (±10.5 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.0% (±5.3 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.3% (±12.4 points) | 44.4% | 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.
Allentown Borough against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| Allentown Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.3% (±13.5 points) | 52.7% (±2.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.3% (±12.4 points) | 44.4% (±1.8 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.2% (±2.6 points) | 31.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,083 (±$28,788) | $62,592 (±$3,372) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,671 (±$321) | $1,827 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Allentown Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Monmouth County (52.7%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Monmouth County, Allentown Borough ranks 43 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 486 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 Allentown Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Borough | — | 35.3% (±13.5 points) | — |
| Robbinsville Township | 3.1 mi | 55.3% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groveville | 3.3 mi | 46.1% (±39.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robbinsville Center | 3.6 mi | 65.9% (±23.9 points) | Higher |
| Upper Freehold Township | 3.6 mi | 12.7% (±54.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yardville | 3.9 mi | 71.4% (±33.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Square | 4.5 mi | 53.2% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | 4.9 mi | 51.7% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
| Chesterfield Township | 5.6 mi | 33.8% (±65.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Robbinsville Center, NJ (65.9%), Hamilton Township (Mercer County), NJ (51.7%).
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 Monmouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Atlantic Highlands Borough | 41.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 38 | Bradley Beach Borough | 40.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 39 | Keyport Borough | 40.5% (±11.8 points) |
| 40 | Millstone Township | 40.0% (±68.7 points) |
| 41 | Shrewsbury Township | 39.8% (±18.2 points) |
| 42 | Allenhurst Borough | 38.0% (±43.4 points) |
| 43 | Allentown Borough | 35.3% (±13.5 points) |
| 44 | Deal Borough | 33.8% (±17.8 points) |
| 45 | Sea Bright Borough | 32.5% (±13.4 points) |
| 46 | Matawan Borough | 29.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 47 | Fair Haven Borough | 28.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 48 | Loch Arbour Village | 25.0% (±106.5 points) |
| 49 | Avon-by-the-Sea Borough | 24.4% (±12.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Monmouth 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 Allentown Borough
Are renters in Allentown Borough rent-burdened?
35.3% of renting households in Allentown Borough 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 Allentown Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Allentown Borough, NJ spends 26.2% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allentown borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allentown borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allentown borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
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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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