What is the median rent in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), NJ?
The median gross rent in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), NJ is $1,691 (±$89) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 3,142 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), the median gross rent went from $1,439 in 2015–2019 to $1,691 in 2020–2024 (+17.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,691 (±$89)
- Rented homes
- 3,142 (±486)
- $2,000 or more
- 24.6%
- Since 2015–2019
- +17.5%
How much rent costs in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County)
| Monthly gross rent | Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 9.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 7.8% (±3.7 points) | 13.7% | 7.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 26.5% (±9.9 points) | 35.0% | 23.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 41.2% (±10.9 points) | 25.8% | 28.5% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 20.3% (±6.8 points) | 11.4% | 17.2% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 4.0% (±3.8 points) | 3.0% | 7.9% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,500 to $1,999, paid by 41.2% of renting households.
24.6% of rented homes in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) against Atlantic County, its state and the nation
| Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,691 (±$89) | $1,376 (±$35) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 3,142 (±486) | 32,699 (±1,241) | 1,230,839 (±7,912) | 42,849,984 |
In Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), median gross rent is higher than in Atlantic County ($1,376).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($1,720).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
In Atlantic County, Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) ranks 7 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 324 of 548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,439 (±$100) | $1,691 (±$89) | +17.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 28.5% (±3.5 points) | 29.3% (±4.6 points) | +0.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3% (±5.0 points) | 2.2% (±3.4 points) | −4.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Hamilton Township (Atlantic County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | — | $1,691 (±$89) | — |
| Cologne | 6.9 mi | $2,325 (±$569) | Higher |
| Weymouth Township | 7.6 mi | $1,300 (±$1,034) | Not measurably different |
| English Creek | 8.5 mi | $2,599 (±$1,768) | Not measurably different |
| Mullica Township | 8.8 mi | $1,125 (±$620) | Not measurably different |
| Estell Manor | 9.0 mi | $1,500 (±$256) | Not measurably different |
| Egg Harbor City | 9.4 mi | $1,451 (±$494) | Not measurably different |
| Egg Harbor Township | 9.7 mi | $1,456 (±$102) | Lower |
| Folsom Borough | 9.7 mi | $1,705 (±$110) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Egg Harbor Township, NJ ($1,456).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cologne, NJ ($2,325).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Atlantic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longport Borough | $2,514 (±$866) |
| 2 | Linwood | $2,188 (±$192) |
| 3 | Port Republic | $2,031 (±$562) |
| 4 | Northfield | $1,835 (±$228) |
| 5 | Absecon | $1,807 (±$239) |
| 6 | Folsom Borough | $1,705 (±$110) |
| 7 | Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | $1,691 (±$89) |
| 8 | Galloway Township | $1,619 (±$127) |
| 9 | Hammonton Town | $1,611 (±$157) |
| 10 | Brigantine | $1,517 (±$128) |
| 11 | Estell Manor | $1,500 (±$256) |
| 12 | Egg Harbor Township | $1,456 (±$102) |
| 13 | Egg Harbor City | $1,451 (±$494) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Atlantic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: McKee City, Mays Landing.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hamilton Township (Atlantic County)
What is the average rent in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) is $1,691 (±$89) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County)?
In Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), the median gross rent went from $1,439 in 2015–2019 to $1,691 in 2020–2024 (+17.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
24.6% of rented homes in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) higher than in Atlantic County?
In Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), median gross rent is higher than in Atlantic County ($1,376).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($1,720).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton township, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton township, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton township, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) for Hamilton township, Atlantic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:29280, in state:34 county:001).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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