How many renters in Belmar Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.8% (±22.3 points) of renting households in Belmar Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.8% (±22.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.8% (±13.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.5% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Belmar Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Belmar Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.5% (±7.5 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.6% (±4.4 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.1% (±5.4 points) | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.9% (±8.2 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 20.0% (±17.4 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.8% (±13.9 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.
Belmar Borough against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| Belmar Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.8% (±22.3 points) | 52.7% (±2.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.8% (±13.9 points) | 44.4% (±1.8 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.5% (±3.1 points) | 31.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,890 (±$15,632) | $62,592 (±$3,372) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,744 (±$180) | $1,827 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Belmar Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monmouth County (52.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monmouth County, Belmar Borough ranks 14 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 136 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 Belmar Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmar Borough | — | 59.8% (±22.3 points) | — |
| Lake Como Borough | 0.7 mi | 59.2% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Belmar | 0.9 mi | 62.0% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avon-by-the-Sea Borough | 0.9 mi | 24.4% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| Neptune City Borough | 1.5 mi | 52.8% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradley Beach Borough | 1.7 mi | 40.7% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Lake Borough | 1.8 mi | 52.3% (±43.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Lake Heights Borough | 2.4 mi | 50.5% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Grove | 2.4 mi | 44.9% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avon-by-the-Sea Borough, NJ (24.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Howell Township | 67.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Tinton Falls Borough | 65.5% (±11.1 points) |
| 10 | Monmouth Beach Borough | 64.3% (±49.2 points) |
| 11 | Roosevelt Borough | 62.3% (±41.1 points) |
| 12 | Manalapan Township | 61.9% (±16.8 points) |
| 13 | Freehold Township | 59.9% (±9.7 points) |
| 14 | Belmar Borough | 59.8% (±22.3 points) |
| 15 | Lake Como Borough | 59.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 16 | Wall Township | 58.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 17 | Manasquan Borough | 56.4% (±23.1 points) |
| 18 | Ocean Township (Monmouth County) | 56.3% (±8.9 points) |
| 19 | Middletown Township | 56.2% (±7.8 points) |
| 20 | Neptune Township | 54.5% (±9.3 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 Belmar Borough
Are renters in Belmar Borough rent-burdened?
59.8% of renting households in Belmar 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 Belmar Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Belmar Borough, NJ spends 32.5% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belmar borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belmar borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belmar borough, Monmouth 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 Belmar borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey (county subdivision:04930, in state:34 county:025).
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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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