How many renters in Commercial Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.7% (±25.9 points) of renting households in Commercial Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.7% (±25.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.5% (±25.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.0% (±19.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Commercial Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Commercial Township | Cumberland County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.5% (±6.4 points) | 7.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±16.2 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.1% (±8.2 points) | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.0% (±20.8 points) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.2% (±5.6 points) | 10.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.5% (±25.3 points) | 45.6% | 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.
Commercial Township against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Commercial Township | Cumberland County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.7% (±25.9 points) | 56.1% (±4.7 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.5% (±25.3 points) | 45.6% (±4.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.0% (±19.0 points) | 32.9% (±1.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,333 (±$31,477) | $39,965 (±$5,780) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,465 (±$340) | $1,282 (±$38) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Commercial Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cumberland County (56.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cumberland County, Commercial Township ranks 5 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 151 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 Commercial Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Township | — | 58.7% (±25.9 points) | — |
| Downe Township | 4.7 mi | 5.3% (±47.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maurice River Township | 6.4 mi | 73.2% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millville | 8.1 mi | 58.3% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) | 8.6 mi | 24.8% (±20.9 points) | Lower |
| Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) | 12 mi | 52.8% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gouldtown | 12 mi | 52.1% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbine Borough | 13 mi | 64.5% (±30.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dennis Township | 13 mi | 23.3% (±18.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lawrence Township (Cumberland County), NJ (24.8%), Dennis Township, NJ (23.3%).
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 Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maurice River Township | 73.2% (±39.7 points) |
| 2 | Upper Deerfield Township | 70.3% (±25.7 points) |
| 3 | Stow Creek Township | 63.0% (±72.5 points) |
| 4 | Hopewell Township (Cumberland County) | 59.6% (±39.6 points) |
| 5 | Commercial Township | 58.7% (±25.9 points) |
| 6 | Millville | 58.3% (±9.5 points) |
| 7 | Vineland | 57.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 8 | Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) | 52.8% (±15.8 points) |
| 9 | Bridgeton | 52.3% (±8.4 points) |
| 10 | Deerfield Township | 44.5% (±31.3 points) |
| 11 | Greenwich Township (Cumberland County) | 39.1% (±80.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Commercial Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Laurel Lake, Port Norris.
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 Commercial Township
Are renters in Commercial Township rent-burdened?
58.7% of renting households in Commercial 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 Commercial Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Commercial Township, NJ spends 38.0% (±19.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Commercial township, Cumberland County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Commercial township, Cumberland County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Commercial township, Cumberland 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 Commercial township, Cumberland County, New Jersey (county subdivision:14710, in state:34 county:011).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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