How many renters in Oak Ridge, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.4% (±23.3 points) of renting households in Oak Ridge, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.4% (±23.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.4% (±21.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±24.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oak Ridge
| Share of income spent on rent | Oak Ridge | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.9% (±6.0 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.4% (±4.3 points) | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.5% (±7.7 points) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 36.8% (±25.2 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.4% (±21.9 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.
Oak Ridge against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Oak Ridge | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.4% (±23.3 points) | 45.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.4% (±21.9 points) | 38.4% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±24.3 points) | 28.0% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,302 (±$21,824) | $79,949 (±$4,109) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,372 (±$278) | $1,904 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Oak Ridge, 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, Oak Ridge ranks 12 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 127 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 Oak Ridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge | — | 48.4% (±23.3 points) | — |
| Newfoundland | 4.0 mi | 54.1% (±56.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Telemark | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±98.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockaway Township | 5.0 mi | 37.6% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Macopin | 6.2 mi | 19.4% (±69.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogdensburg Borough | 6.2 mi | 79.7% (±43.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kinnelon Borough | 6.8 mi | 27.3% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sparta Township | 6.9 mi | 61.1% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Borough | 7.2 mi | 42.2% (±16.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ledgewood | 73.9% (±28.9 points) |
| 7 | Pompton Plains | 66.6% (±22.4 points) |
| 8 | Landing | 66.5% (±32.1 points) |
| 9 | Towaco | 62.9% (±44.0 points) |
| 10 | Whippany | 57.6% (±20.2 points) |
| 11 | Millington | 49.0% (±40.4 points) |
| 12 | Oak Ridge | 48.4% (±23.3 points) |
| 13 | Lake Hopatcong | 46.1% (±21.5 points) |
| 14 | Flanders | 42.4% (±14.6 points) |
| 15 | Cedar Knolls | 41.3% (±29.2 points) |
| 16 | Parsippany | 41.1% (±6.8 points) |
| 17 | Mount Hope | 40.3% (±31.5 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Budd Lake | 39.8% (±15.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Morris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Oak Ridge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Jefferson 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 Oak Ridge
Are renters in Oak Ridge rent-burdened?
48.4% of renting households in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oak Ridge, NJ spends 29.8% (±24.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Ridge CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Ridge CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge CDP, New Jersey (place:53910, 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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