How many renters in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.7% (±11.5 points) of renting households in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.7% (±11.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.4% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.1% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.7% (±6.0 points) | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±6.0 points) | 10.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.6% (±6.9 points) | 10.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.5% (±5.3 points) | 10.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.3% (±6.1 points) | 9.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.4% (±9.7 points) | 47.1% | 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.
Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) against Atlantic County, its state and the nation
| Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.7% (±11.5 points) | 56.9% (±3.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.4% (±9.7 points) | 47.1% (±3.0 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.1% (±4.1 points) | 33.5% (±1.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,375 (±$12,378) | $43,528 (±$2,389) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,691 (±$89) | $1,376 (±$35) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Atlantic County (56.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Atlantic County, Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) ranks 16 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 252 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 Hamilton Township (Atlantic County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | — | 52.7% (±11.5 points) | — |
| Cologne | 6.9 mi | 17.9% (±20.4 points) | Lower |
| Dorothy | 7.3 mi | 56.7% (±70.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weymouth Township | 7.6 mi | 77.6% (±41.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buena Vista Township | 7.9 mi | 71.8% (±48.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| English Creek | 8.5 mi | 62.3% (±62.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mullica Township | 8.8 mi | 34.6% (±61.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Estell Manor | 9.0 mi | 70.0% (±89.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Egg Harbor City | 9.4 mi | 48.3% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cologne, NJ (17.9%).
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 Atlantic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Atlantic City | 58.8% (±4.7 points) |
| 11 | Egg Harbor Township | 58.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 12 | Buena Borough | 58.4% (±20.6 points) |
| 13 | Ventnor City | 56.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 14 | Longport Borough | 53.6% (±75.6 points) |
| 15 | Linwood | 53.2% (±36.9 points) |
| 16 | Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | 52.7% (±11.5 points) |
| 17 | Somers Point | 51.3% (±10.7 points) |
| 18 | Galloway Township | 49.9% (±11.0 points) |
| 19 | Egg Harbor City | 48.3% (±18.4 points) |
| 20 | Folsom Borough | 44.4% (±71.1 points) |
| 21 | Northfield | 42.2% (±27.4 points) |
| 22 | Mullica Township | 34.6% (±61.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 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).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hamilton Township (Atlantic County)
Are renters in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) rent-burdened?
52.7% of renting households in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) 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 Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), NJ spends 31.1% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton township, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton township, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton township, Atlantic 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 Hamilton township, Atlantic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:29280, in state:34 county:001).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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