How many renters in Monmouth Junction, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
28.8% (±11.2 points) of renting households in Monmouth Junction, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 28.8% (±11.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.9% (±10.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.3% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Monmouth Junction
| Share of income spent on rent | Monmouth Junction | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.6% (±10.7 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.5% (±8.3 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 30.0% (±12.7 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.1% (±5.9 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.9% (±3.9 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.9% (±10.5 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.
Monmouth Junction against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Monmouth Junction | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 28.8% (±11.2 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.9% (±10.5 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.3% (±1.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $112,998 (±$12,464) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,935 (±$127) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Monmouth Junction, 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, Monmouth Junction ranks 27 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 199 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 Monmouth Junction
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Junction | — | 28.8% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Heathcote | 1.5 mi | 49.8% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kendall Park | 2.6 mi | 47.6% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton | 2.6 mi | 41.6% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Princeton Meadows | 2.8 mi | 31.9% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainsboro Township | 2.9 mi | 33.7% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deans | 2.9 mi | 78.6% (±88.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 3.0 mi | 21.3% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainsboro Center | 3.6 mi | 29.0% (±15.5 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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Dayton | 41.6% (±31.4 points) |
| 22 | Avenel | 41.4% (±11.9 points) |
| 23 | Whittingham | 41.2% (±103.0 points) |
| 24 | Sewaren | 34.1% (±24.6 points) |
| 25 | Princeton Meadows | 31.9% (±7.0 points) |
| 26 | Plainsboro Center | 29.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 27 | Monmouth Junction | 28.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 28 | The Ponds | 20.9% (±43.8 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Brownville | 0.0% (±45.3 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Forsgate | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 10 of 30 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Monmouth Junction is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside South Brunswick 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 Monmouth Junction
Are renters in Monmouth Junction rent-burdened?
28.8% of renting households in Monmouth Junction 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 Monmouth Junction spend on rent?
The median renting household in Monmouth Junction, NJ spends 22.3% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monmouth Junction CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monmouth Junction CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monmouth Junction CDP, 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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