How many renters in Morris Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.0% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Morris Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.0% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.8% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Morris Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Morris Township | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.2% (±10.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.8% (±8.1 points) | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±7.5 points) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.9% (±8.5 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±5.9 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.8% (±10.2 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.
Morris Township against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Morris Township | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.0% (±11.8 points) | 45.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.8% (±10.2 points) | 38.4% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±4.1 points) | 28.0% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $103,409 (±$22,286) | $79,949 (±$4,109) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,437 (±$210) | $1,904 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Morris Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Morris County (45.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Morris County, Morris Township ranks 27 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 421 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 Morris Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Township | — | 42.0% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Morristown Town | 0.9 mi | 37.4% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Knolls | 2.6 mi | 41.3% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morris Plains Borough | 3.1 mi | 45.7% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookside | 3.7 mi | 18.3% (±56.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township | 3.8 mi | 48.1% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harding Township | 3.8 mi | 63.0% (±38.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mendham Township | 4.0 mi | 13.4% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whippany | 4.4 mi | 57.6% (±20.2 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 Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Mountain Lakes Borough | 47.8% (±71.5 points) |
| 22 | Jefferson Township | 47.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 23 | Butler Borough | 46.7% (±12.4 points) |
| 24 | Morris Plains Borough | 45.7% (±16.6 points) |
| 25 | Florham Park Borough | 43.8% (±12.6 points) |
| 26 | Mount Olive Township | 43.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 27 | Morris Township | 42.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 28 | Chatham Borough | 41.3% (±14.3 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Morris 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 Morris Township
Are renters in Morris Township rent-burdened?
42.0% of renting households in Morris 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 Morris Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Morris Township, NJ spends 27.1% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morris township, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morris township, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morris 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 Morris township, Morris County, New Jersey (county subdivision:48090, 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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