How many renters in Bernards Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.5% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Bernards Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.5% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.8% (±9.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.0% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bernards Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Bernards Township | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.1% (±5.9 points) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.5% (±3.3 points) | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.0% (±8.9 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±6.5 points) | 12.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.7% (±7.6 points) | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.8% (±9.9 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.
Bernards Township against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Bernards Township | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.5% (±12.5 points) | 49.0% (±3.0 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.8% (±9.9 points) | 40.5% (±2.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.0% (±4.6 points) | 29.6% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $95,982 (±$40,424) | $82,470 (±$5,113) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,476 (±$212) | $2,033 (±$52) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Bernards 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, Bernards Township ranks 15 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 408 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 Bernards Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernards Township | — | 43.5% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Millington | 2.8 mi | 49.0% (±40.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Far Hills Borough | 3.0 mi | 51.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| The Hills | 3.3 mi | 41.0% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bernardsville Borough | 3.9 mi | 40.4% (±38.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township | 3.9 mi | 41.1% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Hill Township | 4.0 mi | 50.5% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stirling | 4.1 mi | 22.2% (±41.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedminster | 4.9 mi | 87.3% (±22.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bedminster, NJ (87.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 15 | Bernards Township | 43.5% (±12.5 points) |
| 16 | Somerville Borough | 41.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 17 | Warren Township | 41.1% (±24.0 points) |
| 18 | Bernardsville Borough | 40.4% (±38.7 points) |
| 19 | Green Brook Township | 38.3% (±53.2 points) |
| 20 | Rocky Hill Borough | 29.4% (±13.9 points) |
| 21 | Millstone Borough | 17.6% (±87.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Bernards Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner, Lyons.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Bernards Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Bernards Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Bernards Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Bernards Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Bernards Township
Are renters in Bernards Township rent-burdened?
43.5% of renting households in Bernards 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 Bernards Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bernards Township, NJ spends 27.0% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bernards township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bernards township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bernards 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 Bernards township, Somerset County, New Jersey (county subdivision:05560, in state:34 county:035).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Bernards Township at a glance
- Median rent in Bernards Township
- Rent by bedrooms in Bernards Township
- Renters and owners in Bernards Township
- Income and affordability in Bernards Township
- Home values in Bernards Township
- Homeowner costs in Bernards Township
- Property taxes in Bernards Township
- Types of homes in Bernards Township
- Bedrooms in Bernards Township
- Age of homes in Bernards Township
- Vacancy rate in Bernards Township
- Heating fuel in Bernards Township
- Commute and cars in Bernards Township
- Crime reported to police in Bernards Township
- Population growth in Bernards Township
- How long people stay in Bernards Township
- Crowding and facilities in Bernards Township
- New Jersey landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Somerset County
- New Jersey places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in New Jersey