How many renters in Long Branch, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.8% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Long Branch, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.8% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.7% (±5.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Long Branch
| Share of income spent on rent | Long Branch | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±3.8 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.0% (±4.0 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±3.8 points) | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.8% (±2.8 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±3.1 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.7% (±5.4 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.
Long Branch against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| Long Branch | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.8% (±6.2 points) | 52.7% (±2.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.7% (±5.4 points) | 44.4% (±1.8 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±3.8 points) | 31.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,891 (±$11,667) | $62,592 (±$3,372) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,876 (±$94) | $1,827 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Long Branch, 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, Long Branch ranks 22 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 249 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 Long Branch
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch | — | 52.8% (±6.2 points) | — |
| West Long Branch Borough | 1.7 mi | 69.5% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oceanport Borough | 2.2 mi | 74.9% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monmouth Beach Borough | 2.8 mi | 64.3% (±49.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakhurst | 3.0 mi | 60.0% (±50.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deal Borough | 3.2 mi | 33.8% (±17.8 points) | Lower |
| Eatontown Borough | 3.4 mi | 47.0% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Township (Monmouth County) | 3.6 mi | 56.3% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little Silver Borough | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±54.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Deal Borough, NJ (33.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Wall Township | 58.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 17 | Manasquan Borough | 56.4% (±23.1 points) |
| 18 | Ocean Township (Monmouth County) | 56.3% (±8.9 points) |
| 19 | Middletown Township | 56.2% (±7.8 points) |
| 20 | Neptune Township | 54.5% (±9.3 points) |
| 21 | Freehold Borough | 54.2% (±12.3 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Long Branch | 52.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Neptune City Borough | 52.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 24 | Hazlet Township | 52.4% (±16.5 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Asbury Park | 52.3% (±7.9 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Spring Lake Borough | 52.3% (±43.3 points) |
| 27 | Spring Lake Heights Borough | 50.5% (±15.3 points) |
| 28 | Keansburg Borough | 49.6% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Monmouth 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 Long Branch
Are renters in Long Branch rent-burdened?
52.8% of renting households in Long Branch 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 Long Branch spend on rent?
The median renting household in Long Branch, NJ spends 31.9% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Branch city, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Branch city, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Branch city, Monmouth County, New Jersey
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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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