How many renters in Newton Town, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.3% (±11.4 points) of renting households in Newton Town, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.3% (±11.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.3% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.4% (±11.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Newton Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Newton Town | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.1% (±5.7 points) | 12.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.1% (±6.3 points) | 17.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.2% (±3.1 points) | 7.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±6.4 points) | 7.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±4.1 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.3% (±10.6 points) | 46.0% | 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.
Newton Town against Sussex County, its state and the nation
| Newton Town | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.3% (±11.4 points) | 54.9% (±4.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.3% (±10.6 points) | 46.0% (±4.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.4% (±11.6 points) | 32.8% (±2.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,241 (±$14,953) | $61,606 (±$4,703) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,442 (±$136) | $1,585 (±$67) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Newton Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sussex County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sussex County, Newton Town ranks 5 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 109 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 Newton Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Town | — | 61.3% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Andover Township | 2.3 mi | 70.6% (±39.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Township | 3.4 mi | 52.6% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fredon Township | 3.8 mi | 39.0% (±64.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Andover Borough | 4.6 mi | 55.5% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Mohawk | 5.0 mi | 49.7% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township | 5.9 mi | 41.9% (±81.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stillwater Township | 6.2 mi | 40.3% (±43.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township | 6.5 mi | 44.4% (±46.0 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 Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ogdensburg Borough | 79.7% (±43.3 points) |
| 2 | Andover Township | 70.6% (±39.5 points) |
| 3 | Stanhope Borough | 65.0% (±26.6 points) |
| 4 | Hamburg Borough | 63.4% (±23.1 points) |
| 5 | Newton Town | 61.3% (±11.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Montague Township | 61.1% (±32.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Sparta Township | 61.1% (±13.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Wantage Township | 61.1% (±18.5 points) |
| 9 | Hardyston Township | 57.7% (±27.4 points) |
| 10 | Andover Borough | 55.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 11 | Frankford Township | 54.4% (±22.6 points) |
Showing 11 of 23 places in Sussex 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 Newton Town
Are renters in Newton Town rent-burdened?
61.3% of renting households in Newton Town 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 Newton Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Newton Town, NJ spends 40.4% (±11.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton town, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton town, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton town, Sussex 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 Newton town, Sussex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:51930, in state:34 county:037).
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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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