How many renters in Metuchen Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.3% (±8.7 points) of renting households in Metuchen Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.3% (±8.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.6% (±7.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Metuchen Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Metuchen Borough | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.7% (±6.4 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±4.8 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.9% (±4.2 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.4% (±7.7 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±4.7 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.6% (±7.3 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.
Metuchen Borough against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Metuchen Borough | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.3% (±8.7 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.6% (±7.3 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $96,154 (±$5,844) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,078 (±$209) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Metuchen Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Middlesex County (48.1%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Metuchen Borough ranks 23 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 456 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 Metuchen Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metuchen Borough | — | 38.3% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 2.2 mi | 61.0% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fords | 2.6 mi | 44.7% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edison Township | 2.7 mi | 38.6% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Iselin | 3.1 mi | 49.7% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keasbey | 3.3 mi | 66.0% (±19.6 points) | Higher |
| South Plainfield Borough | 3.5 mi | 49.9% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopelawn | 3.8 mi | 70.2% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge Township | 3.9 mi | 48.0% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Keasbey, NJ (66.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | South Amboy | 41.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 18 | Piscataway Township | 41.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 19 | Highland Park Borough | 40.3% (±9.7 points) |
| 20 | North Brunswick Township | 39.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 21 | Edison Township | 38.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 22 | South Brunswick Township | 38.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 23 | Metuchen Borough | 38.3% (±8.7 points) |
| 24 | Plainsboro Township | 33.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 25 | Helmetta Borough | 28.4% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Middlesex 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 Metuchen Borough
Are renters in Metuchen Borough rent-burdened?
38.3% of renting households in Metuchen 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 Metuchen Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Metuchen Borough, NJ spends 27.1% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metuchen borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metuchen borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metuchen borough, Middlesex 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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