How many renters in Freehold Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.9% (±9.7 points) of renting households in Freehold Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.9% (±9.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.1% (±9.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.0% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Freehold Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Freehold Township | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.5% (±3.0 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.5% (±3.1 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.6% (±7.8 points) | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.5% (±6.0 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.8% (±2.7 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.1% (±9.3 points) | 44.4% | 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.
Freehold Township against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| Freehold Township | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.9% (±9.7 points) | 52.7% (±2.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.1% (±9.3 points) | 44.4% (±1.8 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.0% (±6.5 points) | 31.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,214 (±$13,797) | $62,592 (±$3,372) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,194 (±$184) | $1,827 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Freehold Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monmouth County (52.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monmouth County, Freehold Township ranks 13 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 134 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 Freehold Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Township | — | 59.9% (±9.7 points) | — |
| Freehold Borough | 2.8 mi | 54.2% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vista Center | 4.7 mi | 100.0% (±98.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manalapan Township | 4.7 mi | 61.9% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howell Township | 5.8 mi | 67.4% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Englishtown Borough | 5.9 mi | 44.6% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yorketown | 6.0 mi | 82.0% (±66.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmingdale Borough | 7.0 mi | 71.7% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millstone Township | 7.0 mi | 40.0% (±68.7 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 Monmouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | West Long Branch Borough | 69.5% (±21.0 points) |
| 8 | Howell Township | 67.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Tinton Falls Borough | 65.5% (±11.1 points) |
| 10 | Monmouth Beach Borough | 64.3% (±49.2 points) |
| 11 | Roosevelt Borough | 62.3% (±41.1 points) |
| 12 | Manalapan Township | 61.9% (±16.8 points) |
| 13 | Freehold Township | 59.9% (±9.7 points) |
| 14 | Belmar Borough | 59.8% (±22.3 points) |
| 15 | Lake Como Borough | 59.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 16 | Wall Township | 58.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 17 | Manasquan Borough | 56.4% (±23.1 points) |
| 18 | Ocean Township (Monmouth County) | 56.3% (±8.9 points) |
| 19 | Middletown Township | 56.2% (±7.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Monmouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Freehold Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: East Freehold, West Freehold.
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 Freehold Township
Are renters in Freehold Township rent-burdened?
59.9% of renting households in Freehold 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 Freehold Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Freehold Township, NJ spends 40.0% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freehold township, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freehold township, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freehold township, Monmouth 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 Freehold township, Monmouth County, New Jersey (county subdivision:25230, in state:34 county:025).
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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