How many renters in Phillipsburg Town, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.9% (±8.4 points) of renting households in Phillipsburg Town, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.9% (±8.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.6% (±8.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±7.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Phillipsburg Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Phillipsburg Town | Warren County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±4.5 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±3.5 points) | 13.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.0% (±8.1 points) | 14.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.7% (±3.2 points) | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.3% (±2.4 points) | 7.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.6% (±8.1 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Phillipsburg Town against Warren County, its state and the nation
| Phillipsburg Town | Warren County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.9% (±8.4 points) | 47.6% (±4.7 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.6% (±8.1 points) | 40.3% (±4.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±7.0 points) | 28.9% (±1.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,644 (±$6,069) | $55,503 (±$4,839) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,167 (±$117) | $1,409 (±$39) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Phillipsburg Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Warren County (47.6%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Warren County, Phillipsburg Town ranks 6 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 272 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 Phillipsburg Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg Town | — | 51.9% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Upper Pohatcong | 1.6 mi | 57.6% (±54.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lopatcong Township | 2.0 mi | 37.6% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 2.1 mi | 48.7% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan Hill | 2.2 mi | 0.0% (±47.8 points) | Lower |
| Greenwich | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alpha Borough | 2.5 mi | 70.5% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chestnut Hill | 2.6 mi | 35.7% (±42.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Easton | 3.1 mi | 23.3% (±50.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Morgan Hill, PA (0.0%).
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 Warren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha Borough | 70.5% (±19.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Blairstown Township | 62.3% (±55.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Independence Township | 62.3% (±25.2 points) |
| 4 | Allamuchy Township | 61.0% (±24.5 points) |
| 5 | Pohatcong Township | 59.2% (±37.6 points) |
| 6 | Phillipsburg Town | 51.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 7 | White Township | 51.4% (±37.6 points) |
| 8 | Oxford Township | 51.1% (±44.9 points) |
| 9 | Harmony Township | 46.0% (±34.0 points) |
| 10 | Hackettstown Town | 45.7% (±9.7 points) |
| 11 | Mansfield Township (Warren County) | 45.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 12 | Washington Borough | 44.2% (±12.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Warren 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 Phillipsburg Town
Are renters in Phillipsburg Town rent-burdened?
51.9% of renting households in Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Phillipsburg Town, NJ spends 31.8% (±7.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phillipsburg town, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phillipsburg town, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phillipsburg town, Warren 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 Phillipsburg town, Warren County, New Jersey (county subdivision:58350, in state:34 county:041).
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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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