How many renters in Penns Grove Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.2% (±17.0 points) of renting households in Penns Grove Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.2% (±17.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.1% (±14.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.8% (±8.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Penns Grove Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Penns Grove Borough | Salem County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±10.4 points) | 13.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.9% (±10.2 points) | 10.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.5% (±5.0 points) | 11.1% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.1% (±8.3 points) | 9.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.1% (±8.9 points) | 10.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.1% (±14.5 points) | 44.9% | 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.
Penns Grove Borough against Salem County, its state and the nation
| Penns Grove Borough | Salem County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.2% (±17.0 points) | 54.9% (±5.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.1% (±14.5 points) | 44.9% (±4.5 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.8% (±8.2 points) | 32.5% (±2.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $20,096 (±$17,521) | $45,698 (±$6,898) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,117 (±$363) | $1,253 (±$51) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Penns Grove Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Salem 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 Salem County, Penns Grove Borough ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 176 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 Penns Grove Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penns Grove Borough | — | 57.2% (±17.0 points) | — |
| Carneys Point | 1.5 mi | 48.5% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carneys Point Township | 2.6 mi | 48.0% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgemoor | 2.7 mi | 46.3% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellefonte | 3.1 mi | 29.3% (±18.4 points) | Lower |
| Oldmans Township | 3.2 mi | 27.0% (±48.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington | 3.4 mi | 52.2% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Claymont | 5.2 mi | 45.9% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ardencroft | 5.5 mi | 41.7% (±99.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bellefonte, DE (29.3%).
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 Salem County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsgrove Township | 80.5% (±16.9 points) |
| 2 | Salem | 64.2% (±12.1 points) |
| 3 | Upper Pittsgrove Township | 60.4% (±52.8 points) |
| 4 | Quinton Township | 60.0% (±23.8 points) |
| 5 | Pennsville Township | 59.6% (±12.2 points) |
| 6 | Elsinboro Township | 58.3% (±28.5 points) |
| 7 | Penns Grove Borough | 57.2% (±17.0 points) |
| 8 | Lower Alloways Creek Township | 54.9% (±38.5 points) |
| 9 | Carneys Point Township | 48.0% (±13.2 points) |
| 10 | Woodstown Borough | 34.2% (±12.5 points) |
| 11 | Pilesgrove Township | 34.0% (±32.5 points) |
| 12 | Mannington Township | 27.9% (±57.8 points) |
| 13 | Oldmans Township | 27.0% (±48.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Salem 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 Penns Grove Borough
Are renters in Penns Grove Borough rent-burdened?
57.2% of renting households in Penns Grove Borough 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 Penns Grove Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Penns Grove Borough, NJ spends 32.8% (±8.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penns Grove borough, Salem County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penns Grove borough, Salem County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penns Grove borough, Salem 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 Penns Grove borough, Salem County, New Jersey (county subdivision:57750, in state:34 county:033).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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