How many renters in Montville Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.8% (±13.7 points) of renting households in Montville Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.8% (±13.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.1% (±11.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.4% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Montville Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Montville Township | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.2% (±5.3 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.1% (±11.8 points) | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 31.7% (±21.0 points) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±9.3 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±6.9 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.1% (±11.8 points) | 38.4% | 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.
Montville Township against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Montville Township | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.8% (±13.7 points) | 45.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.1% (±11.8 points) | 38.4% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.4% (±3.5 points) | 28.0% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $109,360 (±$4,643) | $79,949 (±$4,109) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,372 (±$202) | $1,904 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Montville Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Morris County (45.2%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Morris County, Montville Township ranks 35 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 497 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 Montville Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montville Township | — | 33.8% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Lake Hiawatha | 2.5 mi | 27.8% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boonton Town | 2.6 mi | 53.4% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park Borough | 3.0 mi | 32.1% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Essex County) | 3.5 mi | 90.4% (±26.3 points) | Higher |
| Boonton Township | 3.7 mi | 38.6% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parsippany | 4.4 mi | 41.1% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pequannock Township | 4.4 mi | 61.7% (±18.2 points) | Higher |
| Mountain Lakes Borough | 4.6 mi | 47.8% (±71.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairfield Township (Essex County), NJ (90.4%), Pequannock Township, NJ (61.7%).
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 Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Rockaway Borough | 38.8% (±20.8 points) |
| 30 | Boonton Township | 38.6% (±45.3 points) |
| 31 | Rockaway Township | 37.6% (±12.5 points) |
| 32 | Morristown Town | 37.4% (±5.6 points) |
| 33 | Mendham Borough | 36.6% (±24.1 points) |
| 34 | Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 34.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 35 | Montville Township | 33.8% (±13.7 points) |
| 36 | Lincoln Park Borough | 32.1% (±13.3 points) |
| 37 | East Hanover Township | 29.7% (±29.6 points) |
| 38 | Kinnelon Borough | 27.3% (±24.2 points) |
| 39 | Mendham Township | 13.4% (±44.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 39 places in Morris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Montville Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Pine Brook, Towaco.
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 Montville Township
Are renters in Montville Township rent-burdened?
33.8% of renting households in Montville 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 Montville Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Montville Township, NJ spends 24.4% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montville township, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montville township, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montville township, Morris 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 Montville township, Morris County, New Jersey (county subdivision:47670, in state:34 county:027).
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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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