How many renters in Glassboro Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.2% (±8.7 points) of renting households in Glassboro Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.2% (±8.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±7.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Glassboro Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Glassboro Borough | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.6% (±6.5 points) | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.1% (±4.3 points) | 10.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±4.2 points) | 12.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.6% (±6.1 points) | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±4.5 points) | 11.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±7.5 points) | 43.9% | 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.
Glassboro Borough against Gloucester County, its state and the nation
| Glassboro Borough | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.2% (±8.7 points) | 55.0% (±3.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±7.5 points) | 43.9% (±2.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±4.3 points) | 32.2% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,663 (±$12,366) | $53,789 (±$3,430) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,687 (±$110) | $1,531 (±$56) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Glassboro Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Gloucester County (55.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Gloucester County, Glassboro Borough ranks 12 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 265 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 Glassboro Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glassboro Borough | — | 52.2% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Pitman Borough | 2.5 mi | 58.5% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton Borough | 3.2 mi | 49.2% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richwood | 3.4 mi | 100.0% (±127.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Township | 3.5 mi | 31.9% (±39.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Gloucester County) | 4.0 mi | 67.3% (±11.1 points) | Higher |
| Turnersville | 5.3 mi | 100.0% (±80.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township | 5.3 mi | 37.6% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mantua Township | 5.4 mi | 47.5% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington Township (Gloucester County), NJ (67.3%).
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 Gloucester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | South Harrison Township | 70.0% (±88.5 points) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Gloucester County) | 67.3% (±11.1 points) |
| 8 | Woolwich Township | 60.0% (±26.4 points) |
| 9 | Deptford Township | 59.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 10 | Pitman Borough | 58.5% (±15.3 points) |
| 11 | Woodbury | 56.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 12 | Glassboro Borough | 52.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 13 | West Deptford Township | 50.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 14 | Clayton Borough | 49.2% (±20.5 points) |
| 15 | Mantua Township | 47.5% (±16.6 points) |
| 16 | Swedesboro Borough | 44.5% (±18.1 points) |
| 17 | Franklin Township (Gloucester County) | 43.5% (±20.0 points) |
| 18 | Monroe Township (Gloucester County) | 38.1% (±10.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Gloucester 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 Glassboro Borough
Are renters in Glassboro Borough rent-burdened?
52.2% of renting households in Glassboro Borough 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 Glassboro Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Glassboro Borough, NJ spends 31.3% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glassboro borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glassboro borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glassboro borough, Gloucester 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 Glassboro borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey (county subdivision:26340, in state:34 county:015).
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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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