How many renters in Ewing Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.3% (±7.9 points) of renting households in Ewing Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.3% (±7.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.5% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ewing Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Ewing Township | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±3.8 points) | 12.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.2% (±5.4 points) | 14.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±4.5 points) | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±4.1 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.8% (±5.4 points) | 8.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.5% (±5.8 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.
Ewing Township against Mercer County, its state and the nation
| Ewing Township | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.3% (±7.9 points) | 50.0% (±2.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.5% (±5.8 points) | 41.3% (±2.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±3.0 points) | 30.0% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,054 (±$4,108) | $61,039 (±$3,997) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,679 (±$81) | $1,623 (±$34) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Ewing 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, Ewing Township ranks 6 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 347 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 Ewing Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Township | — | 47.3% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Yardley | 2.7 mi | 35.9% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trenton | 3.3 mi | 58.4% (±4.8 points) | Higher |
| Lower Makefield Township | 3.7 mi | 34.8% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morrisville | 4.0 mi | 21.4% (±11.9 points) | Lower |
| Lawrenceville | 4.2 mi | 65.2% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pennington Borough | 4.3 mi | 46.2% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 4.7 mi | 44.2% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falls Township (Bucks County) | 5.8 mi | 58.8% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Morrisville, PA (21.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Trenton, NJ (58.4%).
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) |
| 12 | West Windsor Township | 29.7% (±8.1 points) |
The figures for Ewing Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: The College of New Jersey.
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 Ewing Township
Are renters in Ewing Township rent-burdened?
47.3% of renting households in Ewing 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 Ewing Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ewing Township, NJ spends 28.9% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ewing township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ewing township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ewing 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 Ewing township, Mercer County, New Jersey (county subdivision:22185, in state:34 county:021).
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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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