How many renters in Green Knoll, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.1% (±18.8 points) of renting households in Green Knoll, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.1% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.1% (±18.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.9% (±23.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Green Knoll
| Share of income spent on rent | Green Knoll | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.4% (±7.8 points) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.6% (±5.4 points) | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.0% (±10.3 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.0% (±9.4 points) | 12.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.0% (±4.7 points) | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.1% (±18.2 points) | 40.5% | 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.
Green Knoll against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Green Knoll | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.1% (±18.8 points) | 49.0% (±3.0 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.1% (±18.2 points) | 40.5% (±2.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.9% (±23.8 points) | 29.6% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,256 (±$10,698) | $82,470 (±$5,113) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,448 (±$890) | $2,033 (±$52) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Green Knoll, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Somerset County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Somerset County, Green Knoll ranks 7 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 105 of 237.
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 Green Knoll
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Knoll | — | 53.1% (±18.8 points) | — |
| Bridgewater Center | 1.7 mi | 70.1% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsville | 2.0 mi | 47.7% (±52.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somerville Borough | 2.4 mi | 41.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raritan Borough | 2.8 mi | 44.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| The Hills | 3.4 mi | 41.0% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradley Gardens | 3.4 mi | 42.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Finderne | 3.7 mi | 46.5% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Corner | 4.3 mi | 47.2% (±24.5 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 Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Lyons | 100.0% (±100.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Weston | 100.0% (±110.3 points) |
| 3 | Bedminster | 87.3% (±22.3 points) |
| 4 | Bridgewater Center | 70.1% (±34.5 points) |
| 5 | Somerset | 54.9% (±12.1 points) |
| 6 | Belle Mead | 53.3% (±25.2 points) |
| 7 | Green Knoll | 53.1% (±18.8 points) |
| 8 | Blackwells Mills | 49.3% (±56.8 points) |
| 9 | Martinsville | 47.7% (±52.8 points) |
| 10 | Basking Ridge | 47.4% (±24.8 points) |
| 11 | Liberty Corner | 47.2% (±24.5 points) |
| 12 | Finderne | 46.5% (±17.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Franklin Park | 46.0% (±12.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Green Knoll is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bridgewater Township, whose figures include it.
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 Green Knoll
Are renters in Green Knoll rent-burdened?
53.1% of renting households in Green Knoll 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 Green Knoll spend on rent?
The median renting household in Green Knoll, NJ spends 33.9% (±23.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Knoll CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Knoll CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Knoll CDP, 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 Green Knoll CDP, New Jersey (place:27840, in state:34).
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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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