How many renters in Alpha Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
70.5% (±19.7 points) of renting households in Alpha Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 70.5% (±19.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 61.2% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.8% (±11.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Alpha Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Alpha Borough | Warren County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.8% (±6.3 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.5% (±4.4 points) | 13.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.2% (±9.6 points) | 14.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.0% (±8.5 points) | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±8.6 points) | 7.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 61.2% (±17.7 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Alpha Borough against Warren County, its state and the nation
| Alpha Borough | Warren County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 70.5% (±19.7 points) | 47.6% (±4.7 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 61.2% (±17.7 points) | 40.3% (±4.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.8% (±11.9 points) | 28.9% (±1.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,765 (±$9,680) | $55,503 (±$4,839) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,362 (±$104) | $1,409 (±$39) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Alpha Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Warren County (47.6%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Warren County, Alpha Borough ranks 1 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 47 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 Alpha Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Borough | — | 70.5% (±19.7 points) | — |
| Upper Pohatcong | 1.2 mi | 57.6% (±54.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pohatcong Township | 1.8 mi | 59.2% (±37.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwich | 2.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwich Township (Warren County) | 2.5 mi | 25.6% (±66.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan Hill | 2.5 mi | 0.0% (±47.8 points) | Lower |
| Phillipsburg Town | 2.5 mi | 51.9% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raubsville | 3.5 mi | 100.0% (±73.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 3.7 mi | 48.7% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Morgan Hill, PA (0.0%), Easton, PA (48.7%).
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 Warren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha Borough | 70.5% (±19.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Blairstown Township | 62.3% (±55.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Independence Township | 62.3% (±25.2 points) |
| 4 | Allamuchy Township | 61.0% (±24.5 points) |
| 5 | Pohatcong Township | 59.2% (±37.6 points) |
| 6 | Phillipsburg Town | 51.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 7 | White Township | 51.4% (±37.6 points) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Warren 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 Alpha Borough
Are renters in Alpha Borough rent-burdened?
70.5% of renting households in Alpha 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 Alpha Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Alpha Borough, NJ spends 41.8% (±11.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpha borough, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpha borough, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpha borough, Warren 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 Alpha borough, Warren County, New Jersey (county subdivision:01030, in state:34 county:041).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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