How many renters in Iselin, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.7% (±10.2 points) of renting households in Iselin, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.7% (±10.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.2% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Iselin
| Share of income spent on rent | Iselin | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.4% (±7.6 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.8% (±4.4 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.9% (±6.4 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.3% (±6.0 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.5% (±5.7 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.2% (±8.5 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Iselin against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Iselin | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.7% (±10.2 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.2% (±8.5 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±4.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $89,167 (±$24,443) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,113 (±$106) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Iselin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Middlesex County (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Iselin ranks 16 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 120 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 Iselin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iselin | — | 49.7% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 1.2 mi | 61.0% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colonia | 1.4 mi | 62.5% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 2.0 mi | 44.3% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fords | 2.4 mi | 44.7% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avenel | 2.5 mi | 41.4% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Metuchen Borough | 3.1 mi | 38.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopelawn | 3.1 mi | 70.2% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rahway | 3.2 mi | 56.7% (±8.7 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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Concordia | 54.9% (±29.3 points) |
| 11 | Cranbury | 54.6% (±31.3 points) |
| 12 | Madison Park | 52.7% (±14.1 points) |
| 13 | Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 52.2% (±84.0 points) |
| 14 | Laurence Harbor | 50.3% (±23.9 points) |
| 15 | Heathcote | 49.8% (±25.8 points) |
| 16 | Iselin | 49.7% (±10.2 points) |
| 17 | Kendall Park | 47.6% (±24.5 points) |
| 18 | Old Bridge | 47.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 19 | Fords | 44.7% (±14.1 points) |
| 20 | Woodbridge | 44.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 21 | Dayton | 41.6% (±31.4 points) |
| 22 | Avenel | 41.4% (±11.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Iselin is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Woodbridge 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 Iselin
Are renters in Iselin rent-burdened?
49.7% of renting households in Iselin 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 Iselin spend on rent?
The median renting household in Iselin, NJ spends 29.9% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iselin CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iselin CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iselin 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 Iselin CDP, New Jersey (place:34470, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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