How many renters in Jefferson Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.2% (±17.4 points) of renting households in Jefferson Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.2% (±17.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.1% (±15.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±7.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jefferson Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Jefferson Township | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±8.0 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.6% (±4.8 points) | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±8.7 points) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 24.0% (±17.3 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±7.0 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.1% (±15.9 points) | 38.4% | 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.
Jefferson Township against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson Township | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.2% (±17.4 points) | 45.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.1% (±15.9 points) | 38.4% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±7.2 points) | 28.0% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,136 (±$22,433) | $79,949 (±$4,109) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,480 (±$231) | $1,904 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Jefferson Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Morris County (45.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Morris County, Jefferson Township ranks 22 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 349 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 Jefferson Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | — | 47.2% (±17.4 points) | — |
| Rockaway Township | 4.0 mi | 37.6% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Telemark | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±98.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sparta Township | 5.3 mi | 61.1% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Hope | 5.7 mi | 40.3% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Meadow Lake | 5.8 mi | 76.8% (±51.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogdensburg Borough | 6.0 mi | 79.7% (±43.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Mohawk | 6.3 mi | 49.7% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopatcong Borough | 6.7 mi | 48.8% (±14.7 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 Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Randolph Township | 52.8% (±11.5 points) |
| 17 | Long Hill Township | 50.5% (±27.5 points) |
| 18 | Riverdale Borough | 50.0% (±17.3 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Hanover Township | 48.1% (±19.0 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Mount Arlington Borough | 48.1% (±17.2 points) |
| 21 | Mountain Lakes Borough | 47.8% (±71.5 points) |
| 22 | Jefferson Township | 47.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 23 | Butler Borough | 46.7% (±12.4 points) |
| 24 | Morris Plains Borough | 45.7% (±16.6 points) |
| 25 | Florham Park Borough | 43.8% (±12.6 points) |
| 26 | Mount Olive Township | 43.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 27 | Morris Township | 42.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 28 | Chatham Borough | 41.3% (±14.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Morris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Jefferson Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lake Hopatcong, Oak Ridge.
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 Jefferson Township
Are renters in Jefferson Township rent-burdened?
47.2% of renting households in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jefferson Township, NJ spends 29.4% (±7.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Morris 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 Jefferson township, Morris County, New Jersey (county subdivision:34980, in state:34 county:027).
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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