How many renters in East Windsor Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.0% (±9.6 points) of renting households in East Windsor Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.0% (±9.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.7% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Windsor Township
| Share of income spent on rent | East Windsor Township | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.9% (±5.4 points) | 12.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.6% (±5.3 points) | 14.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±5.7 points) | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.1% (±3.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.3% (±4.5 points) | 8.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.7% (±8.5 points) | 41.3% | 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.
East Windsor Township against Mercer County, its state and the nation
| East Windsor Township | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.0% (±9.6 points) | 50.0% (±2.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.7% (±8.5 points) | 41.3% (±2.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±3.7 points) | 30.0% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,167 (±$6,135) | $61,039 (±$3,997) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,626 (±$68) | $1,623 (±$34) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In East Windsor Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Mercer County (50.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Mercer County, East Windsor Township ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 315 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 East Windsor Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Windsor Township | — | 49.0% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Hightstown Borough | 0.8 mi | 30.3% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Manor | 3.1 mi | 60.1% (±50.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranbury | 3.8 mi | 54.6% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranbury Township | 3.8 mi | 57.3% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robbinsville Township | 4.1 mi | 55.3% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roosevelt Borough | 4.3 mi | 62.3% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clearbrook | 5.0 mi | 64.8% (±45.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| The Ponds | 5.4 mi | 20.9% (±43.8 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 Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hopewell Borough | 68.3% (±21.7 points) |
| 2 | Trenton | 58.4% (±4.8 points) |
| 3 | Robbinsville Township | 55.3% (±17.4 points) |
| 4 | Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | 51.7% (±6.2 points) |
| 5 | East Windsor Township | 49.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 6 | Ewing Township | 47.3% (±7.9 points) |
| 7 | Pennington Borough | 46.2% (±28.6 points) |
| 8 | Hopewell Township (Mercer County) | 44.9% (±22.8 points) |
| 9 | Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 44.2% (±7.9 points) |
| 10 | Princeton | 36.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 11 | Hightstown Borough | 30.3% (±22.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Mercer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for East Windsor Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Twin Rivers.
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 East Windsor Township
Are renters in East Windsor Township rent-burdened?
49.0% of renting households in East Windsor 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 East Windsor Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Windsor Township, NJ spends 29.5% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Windsor township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Windsor township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Windsor township, Mercer 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 East Windsor township, Mercer County, New Jersey (county subdivision:19780, in state:34 county:021).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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