How many renters in Middlesex Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.3% (±13.7 points) of renting households in Middlesex Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.3% (±13.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.3% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Middlesex Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Middlesex Borough | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.6% (±4.8 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±8.9 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±7.7 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 27.2% (±15.8 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.0% (±2.3 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.3% (±13.5 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.
Middlesex Borough against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Middlesex Borough | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.3% (±13.7 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.3% (±13.5 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±4.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,285 (±$12,210) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,416 (±$58) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Middlesex Borough, 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, Middlesex Borough ranks 16 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 395 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 Middlesex Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Borough | — | 44.3% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Dunellen Borough | 2.0 mi | 62.7% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Bound Brook Borough | 2.1 mi | 69.2% (±15.4 points) | Higher |
| Bound Brook Borough | 2.1 mi | 65.4% (±10.6 points) | Higher |
| Green Brook Township | 2.2 mi | 38.3% (±53.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piscataway Township | 2.8 mi | 41.4% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Center | 3.7 mi | 26.1% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Finderne | 4.1 mi | 46.5% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 4.1 mi | 52.2% (±84.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Bound Brook Borough, NJ (69.2%), Bound Brook Borough, NJ (65.4%).
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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Milltown Borough | 52.5% (±30.0 points) |
| 11 | East Brunswick Township | 50.1% (±7.3 points) |
| 12 | South Plainfield Borough | 49.9% (±13.0 points) |
| 13 | Woodbridge Township | 48.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 14 | Old Bridge Township | 46.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 15 | Carteret Borough | 46.4% (±12.2 points) |
| 16 | Middlesex Borough | 44.3% (±13.7 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Middlesex Borough
Are renters in Middlesex Borough rent-burdened?
44.3% of renting households in Middlesex 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 Middlesex Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Middlesex Borough, NJ spends 28.9% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex borough, Middlesex 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 Middlesex borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:45900, in state:34 county:023).
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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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