How many renters in Dover Town, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.8% (±9.9 points) of renting households in Dover Town, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.8% (±9.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.0% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.1% (±5.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dover Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Dover Town | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.2% (±3.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.4% (±3.9 points) | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.8% (±6.8 points) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±5.1 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.8% (±2.6 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.0% (±9.6 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.
Dover Town against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Dover Town | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.8% (±9.9 points) | 45.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.0% (±9.6 points) | 38.4% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.1% (±5.9 points) | 28.0% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,408 (±$14,128) | $79,949 (±$4,109) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,825 (±$163) | $1,904 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Dover Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in 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, Dover Town ranks 9 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 121 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 Dover Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Town | — | 60.8% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Victory Gardens Borough | 1.0 mi | 63.5% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wharton Borough | 1.1 mi | 55.4% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mine Hill Township | 2.3 mi | 56.7% (±55.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockaway Borough | 2.3 mi | 38.8% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Hope | 2.3 mi | 40.3% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenvil | 3.2 mi | 89.3% (±52.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph Township | 3.2 mi | 52.8% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Meadow Lake | 3.7 mi | 76.8% (±51.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Washington Township (Morris County) | 66.0% (±22.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Roxbury Township | 63.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Victory Gardens Borough | 63.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 6 | Harding Township | 63.0% (±38.7 points) |
| 7 | Chatham Township | 62.1% (±17.4 points) |
| 8 | Pequannock Township | 61.7% (±18.2 points) |
| 9 | Dover Town | 60.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 10 | Netcong Borough | 58.3% (±18.5 points) |
| 11 | Denville Township | 56.8% (±20.1 points) |
| 12 | Mine Hill Township | 56.7% (±55.2 points) |
| 13 | Wharton Borough | 55.4% (±16.0 points) |
| 14 | Boonton Town | 53.4% (±14.5 points) |
| 15 | Madison Borough | 53.1% (±8.9 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 Dover Town
Are renters in Dover Town rent-burdened?
60.8% of renting households in Dover Town 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 Dover Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dover Town, NJ spends 39.1% (±5.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover town, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover town, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover town, 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 Dover town, Morris County, New Jersey (county subdivision:18070, 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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