How many renters in Independence Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.3% (±25.2 points) of renting households in Independence Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.3% (±25.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.9% (±19.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.0% (±17.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Independence Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Independence Township | Warren County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.2% (±16.6 points) | 13.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.0% (±7.1 points) | 14.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±11.3 points) | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.4% (±15.4 points) | 7.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.9% (±19.9 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Independence Township against Warren County, its state and the nation
| Independence Township | Warren County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.3% (±25.2 points) | 47.6% (±4.7 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.9% (±19.9 points) | 40.3% (±4.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.0% (±17.4 points) | 28.9% (±1.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,467 (±$41,859) | $55,503 (±$4,839) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,603 (±$408) | $1,409 (±$39) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Independence Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Warren County (47.6%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Warren County, Independence Township ranks 3 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 96 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 Independence Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Township | — | 62.3% (±25.2 points) | — |
| Panther Valley | 2.7 mi | 56.9% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hackettstown Town | 3.2 mi | 45.7% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township | 3.3 mi | 39.4% (±46.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allamuchy Township | 3.6 mi | 61.0% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beattystown | 4.2 mi | 44.6% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield Township (Warren County) | 5.3 mi | 45.4% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hope Township | 5.6 mi | 22.2% (±26.6 points) | Lower |
| Frelinghuysen Township | 5.6 mi | 44.0% (±36.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hope Township, NJ (22.2%).
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 Warren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha Borough | 70.5% (±19.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Blairstown Township | 62.3% (±55.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Independence Township | 62.3% (±25.2 points) |
| 4 | Allamuchy Township | 61.0% (±24.5 points) |
| 5 | Pohatcong Township | 59.2% (±37.6 points) |
| 6 | Phillipsburg Town | 51.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 7 | White Township | 51.4% (±37.6 points) |
| 8 | Oxford Township | 51.1% (±44.9 points) |
| 9 | Harmony Township | 46.0% (±34.0 points) |
Showing 9 of 22 places in Warren 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 Independence Township
Are renters in Independence Township rent-burdened?
62.3% of renting households in Independence 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 Independence Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Independence Township, NJ spends 34.0% (±17.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence township, Warren 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 Independence township, Warren County, New Jersey (county subdivision:33930, in state:34 county:041).
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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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