How many renters in Atlantic City, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.8% (±4.7 points) of renting households in Atlantic City, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.8% (±4.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.6% (±3.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.6% (±1.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Atlantic City
| Share of income spent on rent | Atlantic City | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±2.8 points) | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.3% (±2.6 points) | 10.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.7% (±2.4 points) | 10.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±2.4 points) | 10.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.2% (±2.7 points) | 9.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.6% (±3.9 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.
Atlantic City against Atlantic County, its state and the nation
| Atlantic City | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.8% (±4.7 points) | 56.9% (±3.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.6% (±3.9 points) | 47.1% (±3.0 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.6% (±1.5 points) | 33.5% (±1.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,103 (±$3,932) | $43,528 (±$2,389) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,136 (±$36) | $1,376 (±$35) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Atlantic City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Atlantic County (56.9%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Atlantic County, Atlantic City ranks 10 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 149 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 Atlantic City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | — | 58.8% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Ventnor City | 3.0 mi | 56.7% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasantville | 3.5 mi | 61.3% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Absecon | 3.9 mi | 65.0% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Margate City | 4.4 mi | 33.2% (±17.3 points) | Lower |
| Absecon Highlands | 4.6 mi | 91.8% (±64.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brigantine | 4.7 mi | 60.2% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield | 5.5 mi | 42.2% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Longport Borough | 6.1 mi | 53.6% (±75.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Margate City, NJ (33.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Buena Borough | 58.4% (±20.6 points) |
| 13 | Ventnor City | 56.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 14 | Longport Borough | 53.6% (±75.6 points) |
| 15 | Linwood | 53.2% (±36.9 points) |
| 16 | Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | 52.7% (±11.5 points) |
Showing 13 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 Atlantic City
Are renters in Atlantic City rent-burdened?
58.8% of renting households in Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Atlantic City, NJ spends 33.6% (±1.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atlantic City city, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atlantic City city, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City city, Atlantic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:02080, in state:34 county:001).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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