How many renters in Pompton Plains, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.6% (±22.4 points) of renting households in Pompton Plains, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.6% (±22.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.9% (±20.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Pompton Plains
| Share of income spent on rent | Pompton Plains | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.5% (±11.0 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.9% (±19.7 points) | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.0% (±3.4 points) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.7% (±9.0 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.9% (±20.5 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.
Pompton Plains against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Pompton Plains | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.6% (±22.4 points) | 45.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.9% (±20.5 points) | 38.4% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 28.0% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,474 (±$43,856) | $79,949 (±$4,109) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,129 (±$512) | $1,904 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Pompton Plains, 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, Pompton Plains ranks 7 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 51 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 Pompton Plains
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompton Plains | — | 66.6% (±22.4 points) | — |
| Riverdale Borough | 2.0 mi | 50.0% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pompton Lakes Borough | 2.7 mi | 32.0% (±16.3 points) | Lower |
| Butler Borough | 3.0 mi | 46.7% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park Borough | 3.0 mi | 32.1% (±13.3 points) | Lower |
| Pines Lake | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±136.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Packanack Lake | 3.3 mi | 23.4% (±58.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towaco | 3.4 mi | 62.9% (±44.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township | 3.6 mi | 47.9% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pompton Lakes Borough, NJ (32.0%), Lincoln Park Borough, NJ (32.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gillette | 100.0% (±63.8 points) |
| 2 | Kenvil | 89.3% (±52.4 points) |
| 3 | Long Valley | 85.2% (±44.3 points) |
| 4 | Green Village | 78.6% (±23.8 points) |
| 5 | White Meadow Lake | 76.8% (±51.2 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Morris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Pompton Plains is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Pequannock 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 Pompton Plains
Are renters in Pompton Plains rent-burdened?
66.6% of renting households in Pompton Plains 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 Pompton Plains spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pompton Plains, NJ spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pompton Plains CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pompton Plains CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pompton Plains 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 Pompton Plains CDP, New Jersey (place:60120, 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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