How many renters in Highlands Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.5% (±15.5 points) of renting households in Highlands Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.5% (±15.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.7% (±15.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±10.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Highlands Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Highlands Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.5% (±5.6 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.2% (±4.1 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 32.8% (±14.5 points) | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±11.9 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.7% (±15.5 points) | 44.4% | 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.
Highlands Borough against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| Highlands Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.5% (±15.5 points) | 52.7% (±2.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.7% (±15.5 points) | 44.4% (±1.8 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±10.5 points) | 31.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,474 (±$30,304) | $62,592 (±$3,372) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,658 (±$216) | $1,827 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Highlands Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monmouth County (52.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monmouth County, Highlands Borough ranks 34 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 390 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 Highlands Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Borough | — | 44.5% (±15.5 points) | — |
| Atlantic Highlands Borough | 1.7 mi | 41.3% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rumson Borough | 3.0 mi | 42.8% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sea Bright Borough | 3.2 mi | 32.5% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leonardo | 3.9 mi | 74.2% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Haven Borough | 4.0 mi | 28.4% (±40.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown Township | 4.4 mi | 56.2% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monmouth Beach Borough | 4.7 mi | 64.3% (±49.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belford | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±73.5 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 Monmouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Keansburg Borough | 49.6% (±12.7 points) |
| 29 | Red Bank Borough | 48.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 30 | Eatontown Borough | 47.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Aberdeen Township | 46.2% (±10.9 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Sea Girt Borough | 46.2% (±33.8 points) |
| 33 | Englishtown Borough | 44.6% (±25.5 points) |
| 34 | Highlands Borough | 44.5% (±15.5 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Marlboro Township | 42.8% (±16.4 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Rumson Borough | 42.8% (±26.1 points) |
| 37 | Atlantic Highlands Borough | 41.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 38 | Bradley Beach Borough | 40.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 39 | Keyport Borough | 40.5% (±11.8 points) |
| 40 | Millstone Township | 40.0% (±68.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Monmouth 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 Highlands Borough
Are renters in Highlands Borough rent-burdened?
44.5% of renting households in Highlands 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 Highlands Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Highlands Borough, NJ spends 27.5% (±10.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands borough, Monmouth 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 Highlands borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey (county subdivision:31500, in state:34 county:025).
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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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