How many renters in Burlington Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.5% (±16.5 points) of renting households in Burlington Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.5% (±16.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.6% (±14.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±10.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Burlington Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Burlington Township | Burlington County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.1% (±6.0 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.2% (±4.2 points) | 11.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 27.2% (±13.6 points) | 14.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±9.9 points) | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±7.1 points) | 10.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.6% (±14.9 points) | 42.0% | 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.
Burlington Township against Burlington County, its state and the nation
| Burlington Township | Burlington County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.5% (±16.5 points) | 52.5% (±2.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.6% (±14.9 points) | 42.0% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±10.1 points) | 31.2% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,516 (±$22,370) | $65,698 (±$3,821) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,326 (±$68) | $1,745 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Burlington Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Burlington County (52.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Burlington County, Burlington Township ranks 25 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 321 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 Burlington Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Township | — | 48.5% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Burlington | 1.5 mi | 53.3% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bristol | 3.0 mi | 56.6% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westampton Township | 3.1 mi | 11.0% (±15.2 points) | Lower |
| Willingboro Township | 3.5 mi | 43.6% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florence Township | 3.5 mi | 51.4% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Croydon | 3.8 mi | 52.5% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florence | 4.3 mi | 53.5% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewater Park Township | 4.4 mi | 56.2% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westampton Township, NJ (11.0%).
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 Burlington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Mount Holly Township | 52.2% (±10.6 points) |
| 20 | Evesham Township | 51.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 21 | Florence Township | 51.4% (±14.5 points) |
| 22 | Bordentown | 51.0% (±16.6 points) |
| 23 | New Hanover Township | 50.7% (±12.3 points) |
| 24 | Mount Laurel Township | 48.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 25 | Burlington Township | 48.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 26 | Bordentown Township | 48.3% (±17.0 points) |
| 27 | Moorestown Township | 48.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 28 | Hainesport Township | 46.9% (±50.9 points) |
| 29 | Pemberton Township | 45.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 30 | Cinnaminson Township | 44.9% (±15.1 points) |
| 31 | Mansfield Township (Burlington County) | 44.5% (±46.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Burlington 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 Burlington Township
Are renters in Burlington Township rent-burdened?
48.5% of renting households in Burlington 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 Burlington Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Burlington Township, NJ spends 29.3% (±10.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington township, Burlington 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 Burlington township, Burlington County, New Jersey (county subdivision:08950, in state:34 county:005).
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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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