How many renters in North Brunswick Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.6% (±6.3 points) of renting households in North Brunswick Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.6% (±6.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.9% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.9% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in North Brunswick Township
| Share of income spent on rent | North Brunswick Township | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±4.7 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.1% (±4.8 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.7% (±4.1 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±4.7 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±2.6 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.9% (±5.7 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.
North Brunswick Township against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| North Brunswick Township | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.6% (±6.3 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.9% (±5.7 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.9% (±2.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $98,246 (±$17,381) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,117 (±$76) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In North Brunswick Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Middlesex County (48.1%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, North Brunswick Township ranks 20 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 445 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 North Brunswick Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick Township | — | 39.6% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Voorhees | 2.3 mi | 20.0% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milltown Borough | 2.3 mi | 52.5% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Franklin | 3.0 mi | 41.7% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Brunswick | 3.1 mi | 58.8% (±5.5 points) | Higher |
| Six Mile Run | 3.2 mi | 15.7% (±18.3 points) | Lower |
| Franklin Park | 3.3 mi | 46.0% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Brunswick Township | 3.6 mi | 50.1% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Deans | 3.8 mi | 78.6% (±88.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Six Mile Run, NJ (15.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Brunswick, NJ (58.8%), East Brunswick Township, NJ (50.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Old Bridge Township | 46.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 15 | Carteret Borough | 46.4% (±12.2 points) |
| 16 | Middlesex Borough | 44.3% (±13.7 points) |
| 17 | South Amboy | 41.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 18 | Piscataway Township | 41.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 19 | Highland Park Borough | 40.3% (±9.7 points) |
| 20 | North Brunswick Township | 39.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 21 | Edison Township | 38.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 22 | South Brunswick Township | 38.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 23 | Metuchen Borough | 38.3% (±8.7 points) |
| 24 | Plainsboro Township | 33.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 25 | Helmetta Borough | 28.4% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 12 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 North Brunswick Township
Are renters in North Brunswick Township rent-burdened?
39.6% of renting households in North Brunswick 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 North Brunswick Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in North Brunswick Township, NJ spends 25.9% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Brunswick township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Brunswick township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Brunswick township, 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 North Brunswick township, Middlesex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:52560, in state:34 county:023).
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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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