How many renters in Matawan Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
29.3% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Matawan Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 29.3% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.8% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.0% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Matawan Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Matawan Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.9% (±8.3 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.4% (±11.9 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.8% (±10.8 points) | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.6% (±8.2 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.5% (±5.0 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.8% (±10.9 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.
Matawan Borough against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| Matawan Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 29.3% (±12.0 points) | 52.7% (±2.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.8% (±10.9 points) | 44.4% (±1.8 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.0% (±3.1 points) | 31.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $95,845 (±$39,864) | $62,592 (±$3,372) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,824 (±$176) | $1,827 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Matawan Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Monmouth County (52.7%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Monmouth County, Matawan Borough ranks 46 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 519 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 Matawan Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matawan Borough | — | 29.3% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Strathmore | 1.0 mi | 66.0% (±25.2 points) | Higher |
| Aberdeen Township | 1.4 mi | 46.2% (±10.9 points) | Higher |
| Keyport Borough | 2.4 mi | 40.5% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morganville | 2.4 mi | 41.1% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cliffwood Beach | 2.4 mi | 47.6% (±64.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laurence Harbor | 2.8 mi | 50.3% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownville | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hazlet Township | 3.7 mi | 52.4% (±16.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Strathmore, NJ (66.0%), Aberdeen Township, NJ (46.2%), Hazlet Township, NJ (52.4%).
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 Monmouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Millstone Township | 40.0% (±68.7 points) |
| 41 | Shrewsbury Township | 39.8% (±18.2 points) |
| 42 | Allenhurst Borough | 38.0% (±43.4 points) |
| 43 | Allentown Borough | 35.3% (±13.5 points) |
| 44 | Deal Borough | 33.8% (±17.8 points) |
| 45 | Sea Bright Borough | 32.5% (±13.4 points) |
| 46 | Matawan Borough | 29.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 47 | Fair Haven Borough | 28.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 48 | Loch Arbour Village | 25.0% (±106.5 points) |
| 49 | Avon-by-the-Sea Borough | 24.4% (±12.2 points) |
| 50 | Interlaken Borough | 22.2% (±26.5 points) |
| 51 | Colts Neck Township | 18.2% (±34.4 points) |
| 52 | Upper Freehold Township | 12.7% (±54.8 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 Matawan Borough
Are renters in Matawan Borough rent-burdened?
29.3% of renting households in Matawan Borough 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 Matawan Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Matawan Borough, NJ spends 25.0% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Matawan borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Matawan borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Matawan borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
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