How many renters in Gloucester City, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.1% (±14.9 points) of renting households in Gloucester City, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.1% (±14.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.2% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gloucester City
| Share of income spent on rent | Gloucester City | Camden County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.4% (±6.2 points) | 9.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±6.7 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.6% (±6.6 points) | 12.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.6% (±15.7 points) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.9% (±7.2 points) | 10.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.2% (±13.1 points) | 44.0% | 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.
Gloucester City against Camden County, its state and the nation
| Gloucester City | Camden County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.1% (±14.9 points) | 54.5% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.2% (±13.1 points) | 44.0% (±2.0 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±4.5 points) | 32.2% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,128 (±$12,001) | $49,624 (±$2,002) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,484 (±$173) | $1,402 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Gloucester City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Camden County (54.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Camden County, Gloucester City ranks 16 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 282 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 Gloucester City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester City | — | 51.1% (±14.9 points) | — |
| Brooklawn Borough | 0.9 mi | 61.3% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Audubon Park Borough | 1.5 mi | 33.0% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Ephraim Borough | 1.6 mi | 33.5% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westville Borough | 1.7 mi | 76.1% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlynne Borough | 2.0 mi | 61.1% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oaklyn Borough | 2.1 mi | 44.9% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellmawr Borough | 2.1 mi | 36.9% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Audubon Borough | 2.4 mi | 35.6% (±13.6 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 Camden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Camden | 60.1% (±4.6 points) |
| 11 | Gloucester Township | 58.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 12 | Pine Hill Borough | 57.1% (±12.5 points) |
| 13 | Pennsauken Township | 56.9% (±7.8 points) |
| 14 | Voorhees Township | 56.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 15 | Collingswood Borough | 52.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 16 | Gloucester City | 51.1% (±14.9 points) |
| 17 | Laurel Springs Borough | 50.7% (±21.8 points) |
| 18 | Haddon Township | 49.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 19 | Stratford Borough | 48.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 20 | Lawnside Borough | 48.6% (±15.6 points) |
| 21 | Somerdale Borough | 48.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 22 | Runnemede Borough | 47.4% (±14.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Camden 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 Gloucester City
Are renters in Gloucester City rent-burdened?
51.1% of renting households in Gloucester City 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 Gloucester City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gloucester City, NJ spends 30.4% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gloucester City city, Camden County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gloucester City city, Camden County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gloucester City city, Camden 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 Gloucester City city, Camden County, New Jersey (county subdivision:26820, in state:34 county:007).
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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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