How many renters in Helmetta Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
28.4% (±12.7 points) of renting households in Helmetta Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 28.4% (±12.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.1% (±12.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Helmetta Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Helmetta Borough | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.4% (±4.6 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.3% (±6.4 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 27.3% (±13.2 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 27.6% (±13.7 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.3% (±2.5 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.1% (±12.5 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Helmetta Borough against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Helmetta Borough | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 28.4% (±12.7 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.1% (±12.5 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±2.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $98,056 (±$14,247) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,144 (±$86) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Helmetta Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Middlesex County (48.1%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Helmetta Borough ranks 25 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 521 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 Helmetta Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmetta Borough | — | 28.4% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Spotswood Borough | 1.9 mi | 60.5% (±25.3 points) | Higher |
| Jamesburg Borough | 2.2 mi | 57.1% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forsgate | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Brunswick Township | 3.3 mi | 50.1% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Whittingham | 3.8 mi | 41.2% (±103.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rossmoor | 3.9 mi | 92.7% (±43.6 points) | Higher |
| Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | 4.1 mi | 67.3% (±16.9 points) | Higher |
| Dayton | 4.4 mi | 41.6% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spotswood Borough, NJ (60.5%), East Brunswick Township, NJ (50.1%), Rossmoor, NJ (92.7%).
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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Highland Park Borough | 40.3% (±9.7 points) |
| 20 | North Brunswick Township | 39.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 21 | Edison Township | 38.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 22 | South Brunswick Township | 38.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 23 | Metuchen Borough | 38.3% (±8.7 points) |
| 24 | Plainsboro Township | 33.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 25 | Helmetta Borough | 28.4% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 7 of 25 places in Middlesex 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 Helmetta Borough
Are renters in Helmetta Borough rent-burdened?
28.4% of renting households in Helmetta Borough 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 Helmetta Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Helmetta Borough, NJ spends 26.1% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helmetta borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helmetta borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helmetta borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
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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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