How many renters in Howell Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
67.4% (±12.6 points) of renting households in Howell Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 42.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 67.4% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.7% (±11.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 42.8% (±6.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Howell Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Howell Township | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.8% (±2.5 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.4% (±4.4 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±8.1 points) | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.8% (±5.4 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.7% (±4.6 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.7% (±11.7 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.
Howell Township against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| Howell Township | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 67.4% (±12.6 points) | 52.7% (±2.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.7% (±11.7 points) | 44.4% (±1.8 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 42.8% (±6.3 points) | 31.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,849 (±$21,022) | $62,592 (±$3,372) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,280 (±$516) | $1,827 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Howell Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Monmouth County (52.7%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Monmouth County, Howell Township ranks 8 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 60 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 Howell Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Township | — | 67.4% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Farmingdale Borough | 2.4 mi | 71.7% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wall Township | 5.8 mi | 58.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 5.8 mi | 74.9% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freehold Township | 5.8 mi | 59.9% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Freehold | 5.9 mi | 51.8% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vista Center | 6.3 mi | 100.0% (±98.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freehold Borough | 6.8 mi | 54.2% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood Township | 7.0 mi | 66.7% (±5.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Union Beach Borough | 80.3% (±40.3 points) |
| 3 | Brielle Borough | 78.1% (±29.1 points) |
| 4 | Oceanport Borough | 74.9% (±30.5 points) |
| 5 | Holmdel Township | 71.9% (±31.6 points) |
| 6 | Farmingdale Borough | 71.7% (±21.6 points) |
| 7 | West Long Branch Borough | 69.5% (±21.0 points) |
| 8 | Howell Township | 67.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Tinton Falls Borough | 65.5% (±11.1 points) |
| 10 | Monmouth Beach Borough | 64.3% (±49.2 points) |
| 11 | Roosevelt Borough | 62.3% (±41.1 points) |
| 12 | Manalapan Township | 61.9% (±16.8 points) |
| 13 | Freehold Township | 59.9% (±9.7 points) |
| 14 | Belmar Borough | 59.8% (±22.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Monmouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Howell Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Ramtown.
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 Howell Township
Are renters in Howell Township rent-burdened?
67.4% of renting households in Howell 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 Howell Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Howell Township, NJ spends 42.8% (±6.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howell township, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howell township, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howell township, 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 Howell township, Monmouth County, New Jersey (county subdivision:33300, 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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