How many renters in Branchburg Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.7% (±20.2 points) of renting households in Branchburg Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.7% (±20.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.6% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.8% (±10.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Branchburg Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Branchburg Township | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.8% (±10.9 points) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.9% (±12.8 points) | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.8% (±10.8 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.8% (±3.5 points) | 12.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.1% (±15.4 points) | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.6% (±13.1 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.
Branchburg Township against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Branchburg Township | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.7% (±20.2 points) | 49.0% (±3.0 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.6% (±13.1 points) | 40.5% (±2.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.8% (±10.9 points) | 29.6% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $96,094 (±$23,314) | $82,470 (±$5,113) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,268 (±$138) | $2,033 (±$52) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Branchburg 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, Branchburg Township ranks 12 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 358 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 Branchburg Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branchburg Township | — | 46.7% (±20.2 points) | — |
| Bradley Gardens | 2.9 mi | 42.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Readington Township | 3.3 mi | 39.8% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raritan Borough | 3.8 mi | 44.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Center | 4.7 mi | 70.1% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsborough | 4.9 mi | 46.0% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsborough Township | 4.9 mi | 48.0% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| White House Station | 5.2 mi | 48.3% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somerville Borough | 5.7 mi | 41.9% (±9.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Branchburg Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Neshanic Station.
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 Branchburg Township
Are renters in Branchburg Township rent-burdened?
46.7% of renting households in Branchburg 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 Branchburg Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Branchburg Township, NJ spends 24.8% (±10.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Branchburg township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Branchburg township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Branchburg 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 Branchburg township, Somerset County, New Jersey (county subdivision:07180, 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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