How many renters in Lakehurst Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.8% (±25.4 points) of renting households in Lakehurst Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.8% (±25.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.8% (±22.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±9.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lakehurst Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Lakehurst Borough | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.1% (±3.4 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 25.5% (±22.7 points) | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 1.9% (±2.8 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.8% (±11.8 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.0% (±11.6 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.8% (±22.6 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.
Lakehurst Borough against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Lakehurst Borough | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.8% (±25.4 points) | 58.4% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.8% (±22.6 points) | 50.3% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±9.2 points) | 35.2% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,146 (±$42,067) | $58,423 (±$2,802) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,742 (±$387) | $1,755 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Lakehurst Borough, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ocean County, Lakehurst Borough ranks 10 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 102 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 Lakehurst Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakehurst Borough | — | 61.8% (±25.4 points) | — |
| Leisure Knoll | 1.7 mi | 33.8% (±55.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leisure Village West | 2.1 mi | 34.0% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Glen West | 2.5 mi | 0.0% (±69.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Lake Park | 3.3 mi | 58.5% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Ridge at Crestwood | 3.6 mi | 62.5% (±49.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holiday City-Berkeley | 4.1 mi | 80.2% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crestwood Village | 4.3 mi | 31.4% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township | 4.6 mi | 47.5% (±9.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 16 | Seaside Park Borough | 56.6% (±21.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Ocean 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 Lakehurst Borough
Are renters in Lakehurst Borough rent-burdened?
61.8% of renting households in Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lakehurst Borough, NJ spends 33.3% (±9.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakehurst borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakehurst borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakehurst borough, 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 Lakehurst borough, Ocean County, New Jersey (county subdivision:37770, 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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