How many renters in Harrison Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.6% (±17.1 points) of renting households in Harrison Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.6% (±17.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 21.1% (±11.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harrison Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Harrison Township | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.1% (±18.6 points) | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.4% (±5.0 points) | 10.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.4% (±13.6 points) | 12.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.5% (±13.7 points) | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.5% (±13.1 points) | 11.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 21.1% (±11.0 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.
Harrison Township against Gloucester County, its state and the nation
| Harrison Township | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.6% (±17.1 points) | 55.0% (±3.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 21.1% (±11.0 points) | 43.9% (±2.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±5.8 points) | 32.2% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,066 (±$40,725) | $53,789 (±$3,430) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,137 (±$351) | $1,531 (±$56) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Harrison Township, 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, Harrison Township ranks 20 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 467 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 Harrison Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township | — | 37.6% (±17.1 points) | — |
| Mantua Township | 3.0 mi | 47.5% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Harrison Township | 3.4 mi | 70.0% (±88.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pitman Borough | 4.0 mi | 58.5% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Greenwich Township | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±70.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Township | 5.1 mi | 31.9% (±39.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glassboro Borough | 5.3 mi | 52.2% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wenonah Borough | 5.5 mi | 22.4% (±60.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swedesboro Borough | 5.8 mi | 44.5% (±18.1 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 Gloucester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 19 | Greenwich Township (Gloucester County) | 37.9% (±39.5 points) |
| 20 | Harrison Township | 37.6% (±17.1 points) |
| 21 | Elk Township | 31.9% (±39.2 points) |
| 22 | Wenonah Borough | 22.4% (±60.3 points) |
| 23 (tie) | East Greenwich Township | 0.0% (±70.6 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Logan Township | 0.0% (±107.6 points) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Gloucester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Harrison Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Mullica Hill, Richwood.
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 Harrison Township
Are renters in Harrison Township rent-burdened?
37.6% of renting households in Harrison Township 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 Harrison Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harrison Township, NJ spends 25.1% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison township, 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 Harrison township, Gloucester County, New Jersey (county subdivision:30180, 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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