How many renters in Ocean Grove, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.9% (±14.9 points) of renting households in Ocean Grove, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.9% (±14.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.9% (±12.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ocean Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Ocean Grove | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±7.4 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.8% (±10.0 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.9% (±13.3 points) | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.0% (±8.1 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±8.4 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.9% (±12.3 points) | 44.4% | 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.
Ocean Grove against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| Ocean Grove | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.9% (±14.9 points) | 52.7% (±2.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.9% (±12.3 points) | 44.4% (±1.8 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±4.8 points) | 31.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,250 (±$20,807) | $62,592 (±$3,372) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,488 (±$350) | $1,827 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Ocean Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monmouth County (52.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monmouth County, Ocean Grove ranks 14 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 145 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 Ocean Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Grove | — | 44.9% (±14.9 points) | — |
| Bradley Beach Borough | 0.8 mi | 40.7% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Asbury Park | 0.8 mi | 52.3% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loch Arbour Village | 1.5 mi | 25.0% (±106.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avon-by-the-Sea Borough | 1.5 mi | 24.4% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| Neptune City Borough | 1.6 mi | 52.8% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Interlaken Borough | 1.6 mi | 22.2% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allenhurst Borough | 1.7 mi | 38.0% (±43.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wanamassa | 2.1 mi | 66.4% (±37.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avon-by-the-Sea Borough, NJ (24.4%).
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 Monmouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | West Belmar | 62.0% (±42.6 points) |
| 9 | Oakhurst | 60.0% (±50.6 points) |
| 10 | Lincroft | 58.9% (±40.1 points) |
| 11 | Fairview | 57.9% (±59.2 points) |
| 12 | West Freehold | 51.8% (±16.1 points) |
| 13 | Cliffwood Beach | 47.6% (±64.8 points) |
| 14 | Ocean Grove | 44.9% (±14.9 points) |
| 15 | Morganville | 41.1% (±33.1 points) |
| 16 | Robertsville | 26.0% (±33.5 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Belford | 0.0% (±73.5 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Ramtown | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Monmouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ocean Grove is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Neptune 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 Ocean Grove
Are renters in Ocean Grove rent-burdened?
44.9% of renting households in Ocean Grove 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 Ocean Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ocean Grove, NJ spends 28.0% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Grove CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Grove CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Grove 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 Ocean Grove CDP, New Jersey (place:54480, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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