How many renters in Egg Harbor Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.6% (±11.5 points) of renting households in Egg Harbor Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.6% (±11.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.4% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.9% (±9.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Egg Harbor Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Egg Harbor Township | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.0% (±4.9 points) | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.3% (±9.6 points) | 10.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±6.1 points) | 10.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.0% (±3.6 points) | 10.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.2% (±3.8 points) | 9.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.4% (±10.9 points) | 47.1% | 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.
Egg Harbor Township against Atlantic County, its state and the nation
| Egg Harbor Township | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.6% (±11.5 points) | 56.9% (±3.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.4% (±10.9 points) | 47.1% (±3.0 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.9% (±9.3 points) | 33.5% (±1.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,438 (±$12,923) | $43,528 (±$2,389) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,456 (±$102) | $1,376 (±$35) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Egg Harbor Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Atlantic County (56.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township ranks 11 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 154 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 Egg Harbor Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Harbor Township | — | 58.6% (±11.5 points) | — |
| Northfield | 3.2 mi | 42.2% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Linwood | 3.4 mi | 53.2% (±36.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somers Point | 4.4 mi | 51.3% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| McKee City | 4.9 mi | 59.6% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasantville | 5.3 mi | 61.3% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Margate City | 6.6 mi | 33.2% (±17.3 points) | Lower |
| Longport Borough | 6.6 mi | 53.6% (±75.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pomona | 6.9 mi | 65.2% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Margate City, NJ (33.2%).
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 Atlantic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Absecon | 65.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 6 | Pleasantville | 61.3% (±8.5 points) |
| 7 | Hammonton Town | 61.2% (±14.3 points) |
| 8 | Corbin City | 60.6% (±69.1 points) |
| 9 | Brigantine | 60.2% (±17.1 points) |
| 10 | Atlantic City | 58.8% (±4.7 points) |
| 11 | Egg Harbor Township | 58.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 12 | Buena Borough | 58.4% (±20.6 points) |
| 13 | Ventnor City | 56.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 14 | Longport Borough | 53.6% (±75.6 points) |
| 15 | Linwood | 53.2% (±36.9 points) |
| 16 | Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | 52.7% (±11.5 points) |
| 17 | Somers Point | 51.3% (±10.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Atlantic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Egg Harbor Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Bargaintown, English Creek.
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 Egg Harbor Township
Are renters in Egg Harbor Township rent-burdened?
58.6% of renting households in Egg Harbor 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 Egg Harbor Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Egg Harbor Township, NJ spends 37.9% (±9.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Egg Harbor township, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Egg Harbor township, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Egg Harbor township, Atlantic 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 Egg Harbor township, Atlantic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:20290, in state:34 county:001).
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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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