How many renters in New Brunswick, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.8% (±5.5 points) of renting households in New Brunswick, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.8% (±5.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.2% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.2% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Brunswick
| Share of income spent on rent | New Brunswick | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.4% (±2.7 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±3.4 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.8% (±2.5 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.4% (±2.1 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±2.0 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.2% (±5.1 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.
New Brunswick against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| New Brunswick | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.8% (±5.5 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.2% (±5.1 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.2% (±4.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,707 (±$9,225) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,814 (±$56) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In New Brunswick, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Middlesex County (48.1%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, New Brunswick ranks 5 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 150 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 New Brunswick
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | — | 58.8% (±5.5 points) | — |
| Highland Park Borough | 1.3 mi | 40.3% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| East Franklin | 1.5 mi | 41.7% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Voorhees | 2.5 mi | 20.0% (±19.9 points) | Lower |
| Milltown Borough | 2.6 mi | 52.5% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 2.6 mi | 52.2% (±84.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Brunswick Township | 3.1 mi | 39.6% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Somerset | 3.3 mi | 54.9% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piscataway Township | 4.2 mi | 41.4% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Highland Park Borough, NJ (40.3%), Voorhees, NJ (20.0%), North Brunswick Township, NJ (39.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | 67.3% (±16.9 points) |
| 2 | Perth Amboy | 64.4% (±5.7 points) |
| 3 | Dunellen Borough | 62.7% (±25.4 points) |
| 4 | Spotswood Borough | 60.5% (±25.3 points) |
| 5 | New Brunswick | 58.8% (±5.5 points) |
| 6 | Cranbury Township | 57.3% (±29.8 points) |
| 7 | Jamesburg Borough | 57.1% (±26.2 points) |
| 8 | South River Borough | 55.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Sayreville Borough | 53.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 10 | Milltown Borough | 52.5% (±30.0 points) |
| 11 | East Brunswick Township | 50.1% (±7.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Middlesex 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 New Brunswick
Are renters in New Brunswick rent-burdened?
58.8% of renting households in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Brunswick, NJ spends 35.2% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Brunswick city, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Brunswick city, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Brunswick city, Middlesex 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 New Brunswick city, Middlesex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:51210, in state:34 county:023).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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