How many renters in Point Pleasant Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.9% (±14.3 points) of renting households in Point Pleasant Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.9% (±14.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.3% (±11.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Point Pleasant Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Point Pleasant Borough | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.5% (±7.6 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±5.7 points) | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.8% (±2.6 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.1% (±7.4 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 20.6% (±8.9 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.3% (±11.2 points) | 50.3% | 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.
Point Pleasant Borough against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Point Pleasant Borough | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.9% (±14.3 points) | 58.4% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.3% (±11.2 points) | 50.3% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±2.4 points) | 35.2% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,573 (±$10,554) | $58,423 (±$2,802) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,930 (±$171) | $1,755 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Point Pleasant Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ocean County (58.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ocean County, Point Pleasant Borough ranks 19 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 214 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 Point Pleasant Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant Borough | — | 54.9% (±14.3 points) | — |
| Bay Head Borough | 1.3 mi | 65.5% (±53.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Point Pleasant Beach Borough | 1.7 mi | 58.2% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brielle Borough | 1.9 mi | 78.1% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brick Township | 2.4 mi | 52.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manasquan Borough | 2.9 mi | 56.4% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sea Girt Borough | 4.1 mi | 46.2% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ramtown | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Lake Heights Borough | 5.1 mi | 50.5% (±15.3 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 Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Berkeley Township | 58.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 14 | Point Pleasant Beach Borough | 58.2% (±21.9 points) |
| 15 | Pine Beach Borough | 56.9% (±35.6 points) |
| 16 | Seaside Park Borough | 56.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 17 | Little Egg Harbor Township | 55.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 18 | Ocean Township (Ocean County) | 55.2% (±35.8 points) |
| 19 | Point Pleasant Borough | 54.9% (±14.3 points) |
| 20 | Plumsted Township | 54.0% (±25.1 points) |
| 21 | Brick Township | 52.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 22 | Barnegat Township | 49.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 23 | Toms River Township | 47.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 24 | Manchester Township | 47.5% (±9.2 points) |
| 25 | Stafford Township | 45.0% (±12.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Ocean 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 Point Pleasant Borough
Are renters in Point Pleasant Borough rent-burdened?
54.9% of renting households in Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Point Pleasant Borough, NJ spends 31.2% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Point Pleasant borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Point Pleasant borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Point Pleasant borough, Ocean 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 Point Pleasant borough, Ocean County, New Jersey (county subdivision:59880, in state:34 county:029).
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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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