How many renters in Lower Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.6% (±14.9 points) of renting households in Lower Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.6% (±14.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.1% (±13.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±9.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lower Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Lower Township | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.3% (±8.9 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±8.4 points) | 9.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±11.5 points) | 11.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.0% (±2.7 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±7.0 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.1% (±13.2 points) | 46.4% | 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.
Lower Township against Cape May County, its state and the nation
| Lower Township | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.6% (±14.9 points) | 55.0% (±5.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.1% (±13.2 points) | 46.4% (±4.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±9.7 points) | 32.9% (±2.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,201 (±$27,501) | $50,917 (±$6,072) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,386 (±$171) | $1,360 (±$96) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Lower Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cape May County (55.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cape May County, Lower Township ranks 8 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 254 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 Lower Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Township | — | 52.6% (±14.9 points) | — |
| Cape May | 3.0 mi | 23.4% (±19.7 points) | Lower |
| Rio Grande | 3.0 mi | 45.4% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Cape May Borough | 3.2 mi | 47.2% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood Crest Borough | 4.1 mi | 60.1% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Wildwood Borough | 4.9 mi | 28.6% (±86.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitesboro | 5.0 mi | 100.0% (±72.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood | 5.0 mi | 60.9% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Wildwood | 6.3 mi | 34.0% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cape May, NJ (23.4%).
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 Cape May County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Woodbine Borough | 64.5% (±30.6 points) |
| 3 | Middle Township | 61.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 4 | Ocean City | 61.0% (±12.8 points) |
| 5 | Wildwood | 60.9% (±14.5 points) |
| 6 | Wildwood Crest Borough | 60.1% (±28.6 points) |
| 7 | Upper Township | 53.9% (±26.6 points) |
| 8 | Lower Township | 52.6% (±14.9 points) |
| 9 | West Cape May Borough | 47.2% (±23.9 points) |
| 10 | Avalon Borough | 44.8% (±32.6 points) |
| 11 | North Wildwood | 34.0% (±31.0 points) |
| 12 | West Wildwood Borough | 28.6% (±86.2 points) |
| 13 | Stone Harbor Borough | 25.0% (±56.6 points) |
| 14 | Cape May | 23.4% (±19.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Cape May County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Lower Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Erma, North Cape May, Villas.
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 Lower Township
Are renters in Lower Township rent-burdened?
52.6% of renting households in Lower 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 Lower Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lower Township, NJ spends 31.3% (±9.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower township, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower township, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower township, Cape May 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 Lower township, Cape May County, New Jersey (county subdivision:41610, in state:34 county:009).
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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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