How many renters in Jackson Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.9% (±11.4 points) of renting households in Jackson Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.9% (±11.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.4% (±10.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.1% (±9.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jackson Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Jackson Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.0% (±7.9 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±5.7 points) | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.8% (±5.6 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.0% (±2.4 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±4.8 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.4% (±10.3 points) | 50.3% | 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.
Jackson Township against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Jackson Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.9% (±11.4 points) | 58.4% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.4% (±10.3 points) | 50.3% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.1% (±9.1 points) | 35.2% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,529 (±$17,852) | $58,423 (±$2,802) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,908 (±$153) | $1,755 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Jackson Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ocean County (58.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Ocean County, Jackson Township ranks 9 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 91 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 Jackson Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township | — | 62.9% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Cedar Glen West | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±69.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakehurst Borough | 5.8 mi | 61.8% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leisure Knoll | 6.3 mi | 33.8% (±55.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leisure Village West | 7.0 mi | 34.0% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plumsted Township | 7.3 mi | 54.0% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 7.9 mi | 74.9% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Lake Park | 8.2 mi | 58.5% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood Township | 8.7 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 Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Long Beach Township | 76.2% (±46.6 points) |
| 4 | Beachwood Borough | 75.8% (±22.8 points) |
| 5 | Seaside Heights Borough | 69.7% (±18.2 points) |
| 6 | Lakewood Township | 66.7% (±5.5 points) |
| 7 | Bay Head Borough | 65.5% (±53.1 points) |
| 8 | Eagleswood Township | 63.6% (±25.9 points) |
| 9 | Jackson Township | 62.9% (±11.4 points) |
| 10 | Lakehurst Borough | 61.8% (±25.4 points) |
| 11 | Lacey Township | 61.4% (±21.1 points) |
| 12 | South Toms River Borough | 60.4% (±29.3 points) |
| 13 | Berkeley Township | 58.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 14 | Point Pleasant Beach Borough | 58.2% (±21.9 points) |
| 15 | Pine Beach Borough | 56.9% (±35.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Jackson Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Vista Center.
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 Jackson Township
Are renters in Jackson Township rent-burdened?
62.9% of renting households in Jackson 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 Jackson Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jackson Township, NJ spends 40.1% (±9.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Ocean 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 Jackson township, Ocean County, New Jersey (county subdivision:34680, in state:34 county:029).
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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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