How many renters in Camden, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.1% (±4.6 points) of renting households in Camden, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.1% (±4.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.1% (±3.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.0% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Camden
| Share of income spent on rent | Camden | Camden County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.7% (±2.5 points) | 9.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.9% (±2.3 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±2.5 points) | 12.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.4% (±2.0 points) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±2.4 points) | 10.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.1% (±3.9 points) | 44.0% | 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.
Camden against Camden County, its state and the nation
| Camden | Camden County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.1% (±4.6 points) | 54.5% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.1% (±3.9 points) | 44.0% (±2.0 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.0% (±3.6 points) | 32.2% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,195 (±$2,142) | $49,624 (±$2,002) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,226 (±$49) | $1,402 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Camden, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Camden County (54.5%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Camden County, Camden ranks 10 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 130 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 Camden
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | — | 60.1% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Woodlynne Borough | 1.5 mi | 61.1% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Collingswood Borough | 2.1 mi | 52.0% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oaklyn Borough | 2.8 mi | 44.9% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Audubon Park Borough | 2.9 mi | 33.0% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Merchantville Borough | 3.1 mi | 46.4% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haddon Township | 3.1 mi | 49.1% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gloucester City | 3.2 mi | 51.1% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsauken Township | 3.4 mi | 56.9% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Audubon Park Borough, NJ (33.0%).
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 Camden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Winslow Township | 66.8% (±14.2 points) |
| 5 | Gibbsboro Borough | 66.1% (±25.5 points) |
| 6 | Lindenwold Borough | 63.3% (±9.9 points) |
| 7 | Brooklawn Borough | 61.3% (±16.0 points) |
| 8 | Woodlynne Borough | 61.1% (±24.1 points) |
| 9 | Clementon Borough | 61.0% (±34.4 points) |
| 10 | Camden | 60.1% (±4.6 points) |
| 11 | Gloucester Township | 58.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 12 | Pine Hill Borough | 57.1% (±12.5 points) |
| 13 | Pennsauken Township | 56.9% (±7.8 points) |
| 14 | Voorhees Township | 56.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 15 | Collingswood Borough | 52.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 16 | Gloucester City | 51.1% (±14.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Camden 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 Camden
Are renters in Camden rent-burdened?
60.1% of renting households in Camden 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 Camden spend on rent?
The median renting household in Camden, NJ spends 37.0% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Camden city, Camden County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Camden city, Camden County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Camden city, Camden 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 Camden city, Camden County, New Jersey (county subdivision:10000, in state:34 county:007).
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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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