How many renters in Mystic Island, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.0% (±18.7 points) of renting households in Mystic Island, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.0% (±18.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.2% (±17.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.0% (±19.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mystic Island
| Share of income spent on rent | Mystic Island | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.7% (±12.5 points) | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±10.0 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.3% (±10.1 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.8% (±5.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.2% (±17.9 points) | 50.3% | 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.
Mystic Island against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Mystic Island | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.0% (±18.7 points) | 58.4% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.2% (±17.9 points) | 50.3% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.0% (±19.4 points) | 35.2% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,719 (±$38,967) | $58,423 (±$2,802) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,893 (±$158) | $1,755 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Mystic Island, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ocean County (58.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ocean County, Mystic Island ranks 13 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 63 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 Mystic Island
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Island | — | 63.0% (±18.7 points) | — |
| Tuckerton Borough | 3.2 mi | 84.0% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Republic | 5.4 mi | 73.3% (±99.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beach Haven Borough | 7.0 mi | 38.1% (±59.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galloway Township | 7.1 mi | 49.9% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithville | 7.1 mi | 56.5% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bass River Township | 7.3 mi | 38.1% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagleswood Township | 7.7 mi | 63.6% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach Township | 8.7 mi | 76.2% (±46.6 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 Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | North Beach Haven | 76.2% (±46.6 points) |
| 8 | Lakewood | 74.9% (±5.9 points) |
| 9 | Silver Ridge | 71.9% (±65.7 points) |
| 10 | Manahawkin | 67.9% (±39.6 points) |
| 11 | Ocean Acres | 67.7% (±23.2 points) |
| 12 | New Egypt | 65.8% (±30.4 points) |
| 13 | Mystic Island | 63.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 14 | Pine Ridge at Crestwood | 62.5% (±49.7 points) |
| 15 | Barnegat | 60.7% (±31.5 points) |
| 16 | Pine Lake Park | 58.5% (±22.9 points) |
| 17 | Cedar Glen Lakes | 52.4% (±92.4 points) |
| 18 | Toms River | 46.9% (±6.2 points) |
| 19 | Dover Beaches South | 39.3% (±31.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mystic Island is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Little Egg Harbor 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 Mystic Island
Are renters in Mystic Island rent-burdened?
63.0% of renting households in Mystic Island 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 Mystic Island spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mystic Island, NJ spends 39.0% (±19.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mystic Island CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mystic Island CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mystic Island CDP, 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 Mystic Island CDP, New Jersey (place:49560, in state:34).
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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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