How many renters in Jamesburg Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.1% (±26.2 points) of renting households in Jamesburg Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.1% (±26.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.3% (±20.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.6% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jamesburg Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Jamesburg Borough | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.9% (±8.6 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.7% (±13.5 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.5% (±11.5 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±16.5 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.8% (±16.5 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.3% (±20.4 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.
Jamesburg Borough against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Jamesburg Borough | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.1% (±26.2 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.3% (±20.4 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.6% (±5.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,023 (±$41,373) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,957 (±$308) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Jamesburg Borough, 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, Jamesburg Borough ranks 7 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 178 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 Jamesburg Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamesburg Borough | — | 57.1% (±26.2 points) | — |
| Forsgate | 1.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whittingham | 1.6 mi | 41.2% (±103.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rossmoor | 1.9 mi | 92.7% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | 2.1 mi | 67.3% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Helmetta Borough | 2.2 mi | 28.4% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concordia | 2.4 mi | 54.9% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| The Ponds | 3.0 mi | 20.9% (±43.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clearbrook | 3.0 mi | 64.8% (±45.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | 67.3% (±16.9 points) |
| 2 | Perth Amboy | 64.4% (±5.7 points) |
| 3 | Dunellen Borough | 62.7% (±25.4 points) |
| 4 | Spotswood Borough | 60.5% (±25.3 points) |
| 5 | New Brunswick | 58.8% (±5.5 points) |
| 6 | Cranbury Township | 57.3% (±29.8 points) |
| 7 | Jamesburg Borough | 57.1% (±26.2 points) |
| 8 | South River Borough | 55.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Sayreville Borough | 53.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 10 | Milltown Borough | 52.5% (±30.0 points) |
| 11 | East Brunswick Township | 50.1% (±7.3 points) |
| 12 | South Plainfield Borough | 49.9% (±13.0 points) |
| 13 | Woodbridge Township | 48.0% (±4.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Middlesex 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 Jamesburg Borough
Are renters in Jamesburg Borough rent-burdened?
57.1% of renting households in Jamesburg 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 Jamesburg Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jamesburg Borough, NJ spends 31.6% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamesburg borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamesburg borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamesburg borough, Middlesex 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 Jamesburg borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:34890, in state:34 county:023).
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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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