How many renters in Boonton Town, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.4% (±14.5 points) of renting households in Boonton Town, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.4% (±14.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.7% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.5% (±10.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Boonton Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Boonton Town | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.4% (±5.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.2% (±10.8 points) | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±8.6 points) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±6.0 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±6.3 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.7% (±13.1 points) | 38.4% | 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.
Boonton Town against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Boonton Town | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.4% (±14.5 points) | 45.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.7% (±13.1 points) | 38.4% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.5% (±10.3 points) | 28.0% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,319 (±$24,407) | $79,949 (±$4,109) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,849 (±$115) | $1,904 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Boonton Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Morris County (45.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Morris County, Boonton Town ranks 14 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 240 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 Boonton Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonton Town | — | 53.4% (±14.5 points) | — |
| Lake Hiawatha | 2.0 mi | 27.8% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| Mountain Lakes Borough | 2.1 mi | 47.8% (±71.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boonton Township | 2.1 mi | 38.6% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montville Township | 2.6 mi | 33.8% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parsippany | 2.8 mi | 41.1% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 3.2 mi | 34.6% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Rainbow Lakes | 3.3 mi | 39.8% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towaco | 3.7 mi | 62.9% (±44.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Hiawatha, NJ (27.8%), Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, NJ (34.6%).
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 Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Pequannock Township | 61.7% (±18.2 points) |
| 9 | Dover Town | 60.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 10 | Netcong Borough | 58.3% (±18.5 points) |
| 11 | Denville Township | 56.8% (±20.1 points) |
| 12 | Mine Hill Township | 56.7% (±55.2 points) |
| 13 | Wharton Borough | 55.4% (±16.0 points) |
| 14 | Boonton Town | 53.4% (±14.5 points) |
| 15 | Madison Borough | 53.1% (±8.9 points) |
| 16 | Randolph Township | 52.8% (±11.5 points) |
| 17 | Long Hill Township | 50.5% (±27.5 points) |
| 18 | Riverdale Borough | 50.0% (±17.3 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Hanover Township | 48.1% (±19.0 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Mount Arlington Borough | 48.1% (±17.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Morris 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 Boonton Town
Are renters in Boonton Town rent-burdened?
53.4% of renting households in Boonton Town 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 Boonton Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Boonton Town, NJ spends 32.5% (±10.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boonton town, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boonton town, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boonton town, Morris 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 Boonton town, Morris County, New Jersey (county subdivision:06610, in state:34 county:027).
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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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