How many renters in Hopatcong Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.8% (±14.7 points) of renting households in Hopatcong Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.8% (±14.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.7% (±12.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±8.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hopatcong Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Hopatcong Borough | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.2% (±9.9 points) | 12.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.0% (±12.1 points) | 17.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.9% (±6.3 points) | 7.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.1% (±6.1 points) | 7.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±7.9 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.7% (±12.4 points) | 46.0% | 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.
Hopatcong Borough against Sussex County, its state and the nation
| Hopatcong Borough | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.8% (±14.7 points) | 54.9% (±4.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.7% (±12.4 points) | 46.0% (±4.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±8.1 points) | 32.8% (±2.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $90,025 (±$34,317) | $61,606 (±$4,703) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,777 (±$251) | $1,585 (±$67) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Hopatcong Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sussex County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sussex County, Hopatcong Borough ranks 14 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 317 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 Hopatcong Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopatcong Borough | — | 48.8% (±14.7 points) | — |
| Mount Arlington Borough | 2.4 mi | 48.1% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Byram Township | 2.7 mi | 44.0% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hopatcong | 2.8 mi | 46.1% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Byram Center | 2.9 mi | 75.0% (±72.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Landing | 3.1 mi | 66.5% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stanhope Borough | 3.4 mi | 65.0% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Netcong Borough | 4.1 mi | 58.3% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Mohawk | 4.3 mi | 49.7% (±19.1 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 Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Wantage Township | 61.1% (±18.5 points) |
| 9 | Hardyston Township | 57.7% (±27.4 points) |
| 10 | Andover Borough | 55.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 11 | Frankford Township | 54.4% (±22.6 points) |
| 12 | Vernon Township | 53.8% (±16.5 points) |
| 13 | Hampton Township | 52.6% (±22.4 points) |
| 14 | Hopatcong Borough | 48.8% (±14.7 points) |
| 15 | Sussex Borough | 47.9% (±12.8 points) |
| 16 | Lafayette Township | 44.4% (±46.0 points) |
| 17 | Byram Township | 44.0% (±31.9 points) |
| 18 | Franklin Borough | 42.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 19 | Green Township | 41.9% (±81.4 points) |
| 20 | Stillwater Township | 40.3% (±43.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Sussex 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 Hopatcong Borough
Are renters in Hopatcong Borough rent-burdened?
48.8% of renting households in Hopatcong 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 Hopatcong Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hopatcong Borough, NJ spends 29.3% (±8.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hopatcong borough, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hopatcong borough, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hopatcong borough, Sussex 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 Hopatcong borough, Sussex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:32910, in state:34 county:037).
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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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