How many renters in Bedminster Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.5% (±12.4 points) of renting households in Bedminster Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.5% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.5% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.3% (±5.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bedminster Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Bedminster Township | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.4% (±7.5 points) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.5% (±8.6 points) | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.6% (±7.9 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±8.1 points) | 12.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±6.5 points) | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.5% (±10.6 points) | 40.5% | 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.
Bedminster Township against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Bedminster Township | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.5% (±12.4 points) | 49.0% (±3.0 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.5% (±10.6 points) | 40.5% (±2.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.3% (±5.6 points) | 29.6% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $96,389 (±$34,891) | $82,470 (±$5,113) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,294 (±$229) | $2,033 (±$52) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Bedminster Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Somerset County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Somerset County, Bedminster Township ranks 8 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 293 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 Bedminster Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedminster Township | — | 50.5% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Peapack and Gladstone Borough | 3.4 mi | 85.7% (±41.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Far Hills Borough | 3.6 mi | 51.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tewksbury Township | 4.8 mi | 78.2% (±60.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Center | 5.3 mi | 70.1% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Corner | 5.4 mi | 47.2% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| White House Station | 5.8 mi | 48.3% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Knoll | 6.0 mi | 53.1% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bernards Township | 6.2 mi | 43.5% (±12.5 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 Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Bound Brook Borough | 69.2% (±15.4 points) |
| 3 | Bound Brook Borough | 65.4% (±10.6 points) |
| 4 | Watchung Borough | 62.1% (±29.8 points) |
| 5 | North Plainfield Borough | 56.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 6 | Montgomery Township | 54.4% (±13.2 points) |
| 7 | Far Hills Borough | 51.0% (±26.7 points) |
| 8 | Bedminster Township | 50.5% (±12.4 points) |
| 9 | Manville Borough | 50.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 10 | Bridgewater Township | 49.2% (±9.2 points) |
| 11 | Hillsborough Township | 48.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 12 | Branchburg Township | 46.7% (±20.2 points) |
| 13 | Raritan Borough | 44.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 14 | Franklin Township (Somerset County) | 43.7% (±6.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Bedminster Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Bedminster, The Hills.
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 Bedminster Township
Are renters in Bedminster Township rent-burdened?
50.5% of renting households in Bedminster 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 Bedminster Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bedminster Township, NJ spends 30.3% (±5.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedminster township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedminster township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedminster township, Somerset 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 Bedminster township, Somerset County, New Jersey (county subdivision:04450, in state:34 county:035).
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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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