How many renters in Hillsborough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.0% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Hillsborough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.0% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.4% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hillsborough
| Share of income spent on rent | Hillsborough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.2% (±6.6 points) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.2% (±8.1 points) | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±4.8 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±7.0 points) | 12.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.6% (±4.6 points) | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.4% (±10.9 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 against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Hillsborough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.0% (±11.8 points) | 49.0% (±3.0 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.4% (±10.9 points) | 40.5% (±2.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±4.6 points) | 29.6% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $86,944 (±$21,174) | $82,470 (±$5,113) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,986 (±$144) | $2,033 (±$52) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Hillsborough, 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 ranks 14 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 141 of 237.
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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | — | 46.0% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Belle Mead | 2.7 mi | 53.3% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millstone Borough | 3.1 mi | 17.6% (±87.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blackwells Mills | 3.4 mi | 49.3% (±56.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manville Borough | 4.1 mi | 50.2% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 4.3 mi | 100.0% (±110.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raritan Borough | 4.4 mi | 44.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradley Gardens | 4.5 mi | 42.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Neshanic Station | 4.6 mi | 40.1% (±25.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Blackwells Mills | 49.3% (±56.8 points) |
| 9 | Martinsville | 47.7% (±52.8 points) |
| 10 | Basking Ridge | 47.4% (±24.8 points) |
| 11 | Liberty Corner | 47.2% (±24.5 points) |
| 12 | Finderne | 46.5% (±17.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Franklin Park | 46.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Hillsborough | 46.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 15 | Bradley Gardens | 42.8% (±17.7 points) |
| 16 | East Franklin | 41.7% (±16.7 points) |
| 17 | The Hills | 41.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 18 | Neshanic Station | 40.1% (±25.0 points) |
| 19 | Franklin Center | 26.1% (±17.7 points) |
| 20 | Kingston | 21.3% (±26.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hillsborough is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Hillsborough Township, whose figures include it.
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
Are renters in Hillsborough rent-burdened?
46.0% of renting households in Hillsborough 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hillsborough, NJ spends 28.3% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough CDP, 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 CDP, New Jersey (place:31880, in state:34).
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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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