How many renters in Hillsborough Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.0% (±11.0 points) of renting households in Hillsborough Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.0% (±11.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.9% (±9.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hillsborough Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Hillsborough Township | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.6% (±4.0 points) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.6% (±6.2 points) | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±5.3 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±4.7 points) | 12.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±5.8 points) | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.9% (±9.4 points) | 40.5% | 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.
Hillsborough Township against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Hillsborough Township | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.0% (±11.0 points) | 49.0% (±3.0 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.9% (±9.4 points) | 40.5% (±2.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±3.4 points) | 29.6% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $101,411 (±$21,834) | $82,470 (±$5,113) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,396 (±$273) | $2,033 (±$52) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Hillsborough Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Somerset County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Somerset County, Hillsborough Township ranks 11 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 333 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 Hillsborough Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Township | — | 48.0% (±11.0 points) | — |
| Belle Mead | 2.1 mi | 53.3% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millstone Borough | 3.9 mi | 17.6% (±87.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Neshanic Station | 4.0 mi | 40.1% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Branchburg Township | 4.9 mi | 46.7% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township | 5.0 mi | 54.4% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradley Gardens | 5.2 mi | 42.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manville Borough | 5.2 mi | 50.2% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raritan Borough | 5.2 mi | 44.6% (±10.0 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 Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | North Plainfield Borough | 56.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 6 | Montgomery Township | 54.4% (±13.2 points) |
| 7 | Far Hills Borough | 51.0% (±26.7 points) |
| 8 | Bedminster Township | 50.5% (±12.4 points) |
| 9 | Manville Borough | 50.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 10 | Bridgewater Township | 49.2% (±9.2 points) |
| 11 | Hillsborough Township | 48.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 12 | Branchburg Township | 46.7% (±20.2 points) |
| 13 | Raritan Borough | 44.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 14 | Franklin Township (Somerset County) | 43.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 15 | Bernards Township | 43.5% (±12.5 points) |
| 16 | Somerville Borough | 41.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 17 | Warren Township | 41.1% (±24.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Hillsborough Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Blackwells Mills, Hillsborough.
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 Hillsborough Township
Are renters in Hillsborough Township rent-burdened?
48.0% of renting households in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hillsborough Township, NJ spends 29.2% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough township, Somerset 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 Hillsborough township, Somerset County, New Jersey (county subdivision:31890, in state:34 county:035).
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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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