How many renters in Barnegat Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.7% (±17.9 points) of renting households in Barnegat Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.7% (±17.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.1% (±17.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±11.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Barnegat Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Barnegat Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.6% (±10.3 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.1% (±11.9 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.7% (±18.2 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±5.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.1% (±17.0 points) | 50.3% | 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.
Barnegat Township against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Barnegat Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.7% (±17.9 points) | 58.4% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.1% (±17.0 points) | 50.3% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±11.4 points) | 35.2% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,450 (±$23,323) | $58,423 (±$2,802) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,752 (±$264) | $1,755 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Barnegat Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ocean County (58.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ocean County, Barnegat Township ranks 22 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 307 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 Barnegat Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnegat Township | — | 49.7% (±17.9 points) | — |
| Ocean Acres | 1.8 mi | 67.7% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Township (Ocean County) | 3.7 mi | 55.2% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stafford Township | 4.3 mi | 45.0% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waretown | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±52.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manahawkin | 5.7 mi | 67.9% (±39.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lacey Township | 6.1 mi | 61.4% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forked River | 6.5 mi | 35.7% (±34.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beach Haven West | 7.0 mi | 33.9% (±58.8 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 Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Seaside Park Borough | 56.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 17 | Little Egg Harbor Township | 55.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 18 | Ocean Township (Ocean County) | 55.2% (±35.8 points) |
| 19 | Point Pleasant Borough | 54.9% (±14.3 points) |
| 20 | Plumsted Township | 54.0% (±25.1 points) |
| 21 | Brick Township | 52.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 22 | Barnegat Township | 49.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 23 | Toms River Township | 47.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 24 | Manchester Township | 47.5% (±9.2 points) |
| 25 | Stafford Township | 45.0% (±12.8 points) |
| 26 | Ship Bottom Borough | 40.0% (±60.5 points) |
| 27 | Surf City Borough | 39.5% (±62.2 points) |
| 28 | Beach Haven Borough | 38.1% (±59.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Barnegat Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Barnegat.
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 Barnegat Township
Are renters in Barnegat Township rent-burdened?
49.7% of renting households in Barnegat Township 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 Barnegat Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Barnegat Township, NJ spends 29.9% (±11.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnegat township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnegat township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnegat township, Ocean 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 Barnegat township, Ocean County, New Jersey (county subdivision:03050, in state:34 county:029).
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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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