How many renters in Leonardo, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
74.2% (±35.8 points) of renting households in Leonardo, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 74.2% (±35.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.3% (±23.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.0% (±6.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Leonardo
| Share of income spent on rent | Leonardo | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.9% (±22.0 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.0% (±10.5 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±26.5 points) | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±26.5 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 39.9% (±26.8 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.3% (±23.8 points) | 44.4% | 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.
Leonardo against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| Leonardo | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 74.2% (±35.8 points) | 52.7% (±2.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.3% (±23.8 points) | 44.4% (±1.8 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.0% (±6.8 points) | 31.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $62,592 (±$3,372) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,694 (±$871) | $1,827 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Leonardo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monmouth County (52.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monmouth County, Leonardo ranks 3 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 34 of 237.
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 Leonardo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardo | — | 74.2% (±35.8 points) | — |
| Belford | 1.1 mi | 0.0% (±73.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atlantic Highlands Borough | 2.2 mi | 41.3% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Monmouth | 2.4 mi | 84.5% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Middletown | 3.3 mi | 71.5% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview | 3.9 mi | 57.9% (±59.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highlands Borough | 3.9 mi | 44.5% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Haven Borough | 4.1 mi | 28.4% (±40.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Red Bank Borough | 4.9 mi | 48.0% (±9.3 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 Monmouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Monmouth | 84.5% (±21.8 points) |
| 2 | Yorketown | 82.0% (±66.4 points) |
| 3 | Leonardo | 74.2% (±35.8 points) |
| 4 | North Middletown | 71.5% (±24.3 points) |
| 5 | East Freehold | 68.4% (±41.3 points) |
| 6 | Wanamassa | 66.4% (±37.6 points) |
| 7 | Strathmore | 66.0% (±25.2 points) |
| 8 | West Belmar | 62.0% (±42.6 points) |
| 9 | Oakhurst | 60.0% (±50.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Monmouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Leonardo is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Middletown Township, whose figures include it.
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 Leonardo
Are renters in Leonardo rent-burdened?
74.2% of renting households in Leonardo 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 Leonardo spend on rent?
The median renting household in Leonardo, NJ spends 33.0% (±6.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leonardo CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leonardo CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leonardo CDP, 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 Leonardo CDP, New Jersey (place:39990, in state:34).
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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Figures last updated on .
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