How many renters in Berkeley Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.7% (±11.9 points) of renting households in Berkeley Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 45.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.7% (±11.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.6% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 45.9% (±23.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Berkeley Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Berkeley Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.0% (±8.3 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±4.0 points) | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±6.4 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.1% (±4.6 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±3.6 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.6% (±11.3 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.
Berkeley Township against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Berkeley Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.7% (±11.9 points) | 58.4% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.6% (±11.3 points) | 50.3% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 45.9% (±23.1 points) | 35.2% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,627 (±$18,750) | $58,423 (±$2,802) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,683 (±$67) | $1,755 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Berkeley 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, Berkeley Township ranks 13 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 153 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 Berkeley Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Township | — | 58.7% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Beachwood Borough | 1.2 mi | 75.8% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Toms River Borough | 2.0 mi | 60.4% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Beach Borough | 2.0 mi | 56.9% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Gate Borough | 3.2 mi | 37.1% (±51.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Island Heights Borough | 3.3 mi | 26.2% (±58.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lacey Township | 5.6 mi | 61.4% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Toms River | 5.7 mi | 46.9% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Toms River Township | 5.8 mi | 47.7% (±6.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Bay Head Borough | 65.5% (±53.1 points) |
| 8 | Eagleswood Township | 63.6% (±25.9 points) |
| 9 | Jackson Township | 62.9% (±11.4 points) |
| 10 | Lakehurst Borough | 61.8% (±25.4 points) |
| 11 | Lacey Township | 61.4% (±21.1 points) |
| 12 | South Toms River Borough | 60.4% (±29.3 points) |
| 13 | Berkeley Township | 58.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 14 | Point Pleasant Beach Borough | 58.2% (±21.9 points) |
| 15 | Pine Beach Borough | 56.9% (±35.6 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Berkeley Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Holiday City-Berkeley, Holiday City South, Holiday Heights, Silver Ridge.
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 Berkeley Township
Are renters in Berkeley Township rent-burdened?
58.7% of renting households in Berkeley 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 Berkeley Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Berkeley Township, NJ spends 45.9% (±23.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkeley township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkeley township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkeley 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 Berkeley township, Ocean County, New Jersey (county subdivision:05305, 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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