How many renters in Butler Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.7% (±12.4 points) of renting households in Butler Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.7% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.4% (±11.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±10.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Butler Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Butler Borough | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.8% (±7.6 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.1% (±7.5 points) | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.2% (±10.1 points) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.3% (±3.9 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.3% (±3.6 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.4% (±11.9 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.
Butler Borough against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Butler Borough | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.7% (±12.4 points) | 45.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.4% (±11.9 points) | 38.4% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±10.2 points) | 28.0% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,429 (±$16,176) | $79,949 (±$4,109) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,599 (±$133) | $1,904 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Butler Borough, 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, Butler Borough ranks 23 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 357 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 Butler Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Borough | — | 46.7% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Riverdale Borough | 1.7 mi | 50.0% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kinnelon Borough | 2.3 mi | 27.3% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Macopin | 2.6 mi | 19.4% (±69.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingdale Borough | 2.7 mi | 56.9% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pompton Plains | 3.0 mi | 66.6% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pompton Lakes Borough | 3.2 mi | 32.0% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pequannock Township | 3.3 mi | 61.7% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wanaque Borough | 4.3 mi | 44.2% (±18.6 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 Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 21 | Mountain Lakes Borough | 47.8% (±71.5 points) |
| 22 | Jefferson Township | 47.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 23 | Butler Borough | 46.7% (±12.4 points) |
| 24 | Morris Plains Borough | 45.7% (±16.6 points) |
| 25 | Florham Park Borough | 43.8% (±12.6 points) |
| 26 | Mount Olive Township | 43.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 27 | Morris Township | 42.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 28 | Chatham Borough | 41.3% (±14.3 points) |
| 29 | Rockaway Borough | 38.8% (±20.8 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 Butler Borough
Are renters in Butler Borough rent-burdened?
46.7% of renting households in Butler Borough 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 Butler Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Butler Borough, NJ spends 26.1% (±10.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler borough, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler borough, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler borough, 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 Butler borough, Morris County, New Jersey (county subdivision:09040, 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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Figures last updated on .
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