What is the rental vacancy rate in Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ?
The rental vacancy rate in Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ is 0.7% (±1.2 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.7% (±0.6 points).
638 (±246) homes, 2.8% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Monroe Township (Middlesex County), the rental vacancy rate went from 1.9% in 2015–2019 to 0.7% in 2020–2024 (−1.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 0.7% (±1.2 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.7% (±0.6 points)
- Vacant homes
- 638 (±246)
Vacancy in Monroe Township (Middlesex County) against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 2.4% (±0.4 points) | 3.5% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 638 (±246) | 10,197 (±1,110) | 283,653 (±4,943) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Monroe Township (Middlesex County), the rental vacancy rate is lower than in Middlesex County (2.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (3.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Monroe Township (Middlesex County)
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | — | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | — |
| Jamesburg Borough | 2.1 mi | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Englishtown Borough | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Helmetta Borough | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yorketown | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±44.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranbury | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranbury Township | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manalapan Township | 5.0 mi | 9.9% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| Twin Rivers | 5.1 mi | 4.3% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Manalapan Township, NJ (9.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sayreville Borough | 2.6% (±1.5 points) |
| 11 | Piscataway Township | 2.4% (±1.9 points) |
| 12 | Perth Amboy | 2.1% (±1.2 points) |
| 13 | Woodbridge Township | 1.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 14 | Carteret Borough | 1.5% (±1.7 points) |
| 15 | East Brunswick Township | 1.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 16 | Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | 0.7% (±1.2 points) |
| 17 | Plainsboro Township | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 18 | North Brunswick Township | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Cranbury Township | 0.0% (±20.9 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Dunellen Borough | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Helmetta Borough | 0.0% (±10.8 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Jamesburg Borough | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Monroe Township (Middlesex County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Clearbrook, Concordia, Forsgate, Monroe Manor, Regency at Monroe, Rossmoor, Stonebridge, The Ponds, +1.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Monroe Township (Middlesex County)
Is it hard to find a rental in Monroe Township (Middlesex County)?
The rental vacancy rate in Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ is 0.7% (±1.2 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Monroe Township (Middlesex County) tighter than it was?
In Monroe Township (Middlesex County), the rental vacancy rate went from 1.9% in 2015–2019 to 0.7% in 2020–2024 (−1.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Monroe Township (Middlesex County)?
An estimated 638 (±246) housing units, 2.8% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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