How many renters in Madison Park, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.7% (±14.1 points) of renting households in Madison Park, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.7% (±14.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.0% (±14.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.0% (±14.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Madison Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Madison Park | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±9.8 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±6.1 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±9.6 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±6.0 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.7% (±1.5 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.0% (±14.0 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Madison Park against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Madison Park | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.7% (±14.1 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.0% (±14.0 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.0% (±14.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,219 (±$16,215) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,528 (±$125) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Madison Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Middlesex County (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Madison Park ranks 12 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 108 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 Madison Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Park | — | 52.7% (±14.1 points) | — |
| Sayreville Borough | 1.9 mi | 53.0% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laurence Harbor | 1.9 mi | 50.3% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Amboy | 2.9 mi | 41.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownville | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±45.3 points) | Lower |
| Aberdeen Township | 3.9 mi | 46.2% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Bridge | 3.9 mi | 47.0% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Matawan Borough | 4.0 mi | 29.3% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
| Cliffwood Beach | 4.1 mi | 47.6% (±64.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brownville, NJ (0.0%), Matawan Borough, NJ (29.3%).
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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Clearbrook | 64.8% (±45.8 points) |
| 7 | Colonia | 62.5% (±18.3 points) |
| 8 | Menlo Park Terrace | 61.0% (±42.6 points) |
| 9 | Monroe Manor | 60.1% (±50.9 points) |
| 10 | Concordia | 54.9% (±29.3 points) |
| 11 | Cranbury | 54.6% (±31.3 points) |
| 12 | Madison Park | 52.7% (±14.1 points) |
| 13 | Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 52.2% (±84.0 points) |
| 14 | Laurence Harbor | 50.3% (±23.9 points) |
| 15 | Heathcote | 49.8% (±25.8 points) |
| 16 | Iselin | 49.7% (±10.2 points) |
| 17 | Kendall Park | 47.6% (±24.5 points) |
| 18 | Old Bridge | 47.0% (±10.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Madison Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Old Bridge 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 Madison Park
Are renters in Madison Park rent-burdened?
52.7% of renting households in Madison Park 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 Madison Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Madison Park, NJ spends 36.0% (±14.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison Park CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison Park CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison Park 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 Madison Park CDP, New Jersey (place:42540, 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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