How many renters in Edison Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.6% (±4.1 points) of renting households in Edison Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.6% (±4.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.7% (±3.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±1.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Edison Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Edison Township | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±2.6 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.9% (±2.7 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.3% (±3.2 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±2.1 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±2.5 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.7% (±3.2 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Edison Township against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Edison Township | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.6% (±4.1 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.7% (±3.2 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $93,039 (±$6,467) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,974 (±$50) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Edison Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Middlesex County (48.1%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Edison Township ranks 21 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 453 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 Edison Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Township | — | 38.6% (±4.1 points) | — |
| Keasbey | 2.1 mi | 66.0% (±19.6 points) | Higher |
| Metuchen Borough | 2.7 mi | 38.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fords | 2.9 mi | 44.7% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sayreville Borough | 3.0 mi | 53.0% (±8.8 points) | Higher |
| Hopelawn | 3.3 mi | 70.2% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 3.6 mi | 61.0% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Amboy | 3.9 mi | 41.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Park Borough | 4.2 mi | 40.3% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Keasbey, NJ (66.0%), Sayreville Borough, NJ (53.0%).
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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Carteret Borough | 46.4% (±12.2 points) |
| 16 | Middlesex Borough | 44.3% (±13.7 points) |
| 17 | South Amboy | 41.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 18 | Piscataway Township | 41.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 19 | Highland Park Borough | 40.3% (±9.7 points) |
| 20 | North Brunswick Township | 39.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 21 | Edison Township | 38.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 22 | South Brunswick Township | 38.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 23 | Metuchen Borough | 38.3% (±8.7 points) |
| 24 | Plainsboro Township | 33.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 25 | Helmetta Borough | 28.4% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Middlesex 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 Edison Township
Are renters in Edison Township rent-burdened?
38.6% of renting households in Edison 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 Edison Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Edison Township, NJ spends 24.7% (±1.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edison township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edison township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edison township, Middlesex 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 Edison township, Middlesex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:20230, in state:34 county:023).
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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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