How many renters in Lambertville, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.8% (±21.7 points) of renting households in Lambertville, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.8% (±21.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.8% (±20.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.8% (±34.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lambertville
| Share of income spent on rent | Lambertville | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.9% (±18.7 points) | 15.4% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.4% (±4.5 points) | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.6% (±7.6 points) | 11.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.3% (±15.7 points) | 14.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.0% (±7.4 points) | 5.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.8% (±20.4 points) | 41.7% | 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.
Lambertville against Hunterdon County, its state and the nation
| Lambertville | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.8% (±21.7 points) | 47.3% (±4.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.8% (±20.4 points) | 41.7% (±4.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.8% (±34.2 points) | 29.1% (±1.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $64,253 (±$6,793) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,438 (±$1,372) | $1,687 (±$51) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Lambertville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hunterdon County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hunterdon County, Lambertville ranks 11 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 202 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 Lambertville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambertville | — | 55.8% (±21.7 points) | — |
| New Hope | 0.9 mi | 69.9% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stockton Borough | 3.0 mi | 4.9% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| West Amwell Township | 3.0 mi | 36.4% (±47.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Solebury Township | 3.5 mi | 43.0% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±73.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Makefield Township | 5.0 mi | 12.0% (±33.5 points) | Lower |
| Hopewell Township (Mercer County) | 7.0 mi | 44.9% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | 7.3 mi | 56.4% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stockton Borough, NJ (4.9%), Upper Makefield Township, PA (12.0%).
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 Hunterdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Union Township (Hunterdon County) | 70.1% (±25.8 points) |
| 6 | Lebanon Township | 65.3% (±35.9 points) |
| 7 | Kingwood Township | 62.0% (±64.6 points) |
| 8 | Califon Borough | 60.4% (±29.5 points) |
| 9 | High Bridge Borough | 59.4% (±25.8 points) |
| 10 | Glen Gardner Borough | 56.8% (±19.3 points) |
| 11 | Lambertville | 55.8% (±21.7 points) |
| 12 | Bethlehem Township | 55.2% (±66.7 points) |
| 13 | Flemington Borough | 54.6% (±11.9 points) |
| 14 | Hampton Borough | 51.8% (±17.4 points) |
| 15 | Clinton Town | 49.7% (±16.6 points) |
| 16 | Frenchtown Borough | 47.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 17 | Lebanon Borough | 45.9% (±13.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Hunterdon 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 Lambertville
Are renters in Lambertville rent-burdened?
55.8% of renting households in Lambertville 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 Lambertville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lambertville, NJ spends 43.8% (±34.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lambertville city, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lambertville city, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lambertville city, Hunterdon 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 Lambertville city, Hunterdon County, New Jersey (county subdivision:38610, in state:34 county:019).
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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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