How many renters in Middle Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.2% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Middle Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.2% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.6% (±13.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.8% (±12.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Middle Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Middle Township | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.3% (±3.9 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 9.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.1% (±11.9 points) | 11.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±7.5 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.6% (±3.2 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.6% (±13.6 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.
Middle Township against Cape May County, its state and the nation
| Middle Township | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.2% (±14.0 points) | 55.0% (±5.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.6% (±13.6 points) | 46.4% (±4.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.8% (±12.3 points) | 32.9% (±2.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,297 (±$9,666) | $50,917 (±$6,072) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,500 (±$266) | $1,360 (±$96) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Middle 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, Middle Township ranks 3 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 111 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 Middle Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Township | — | 61.2% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Stone Harbor Borough | 5.2 mi | 25.0% (±56.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avalon Borough | 5.4 mi | 44.8% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Dennis | 5.6 mi | 62.5% (±46.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Wildwood | 6.4 mi | 34.0% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Wildwood Borough | 6.5 mi | 28.6% (±86.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Erma | 7.4 mi | 39.0% (±44.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood | 7.4 mi | 60.9% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Villas | 7.4 mi | 59.5% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sea Isle City | 75.5% (±43.7 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in Cape May County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Middle Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Cape May Court House, Rio Grande, Whitesboro.
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 Middle Township
Are renters in Middle Township rent-burdened?
61.2% of renting households in Middle 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 Middle Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Middle Township, NJ spends 40.8% (±12.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle township, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle township, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle 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 Middle township, Cape May County, New Jersey (county subdivision:45810, 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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