How many renters in Princeton Meadows, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.9% (±7.0 points) of renting households in Princeton Meadows, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.9% (±7.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.8% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.2% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Princeton Meadows
| Share of income spent on rent | Princeton Meadows | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.5% (±4.9 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.4% (±5.3 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.3% (±4.6 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±4.1 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±3.9 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.8% (±5.8 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Princeton Meadows against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Princeton Meadows | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.9% (±7.0 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.8% (±5.8 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.2% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $106,161 (±$12,426) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,010 (±$87) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Princeton Meadows, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Middlesex County (48.1%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Princeton Meadows ranks 25 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 192 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 Princeton Meadows
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Meadows | — | 31.9% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Plainsboro Center | 1.4 mi | 29.0% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranbury | 2.8 mi | 54.6% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranbury Township | 2.8 mi | 57.3% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monmouth Junction | 2.8 mi | 28.8% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Princeton Junction | 3.1 mi | 34.4% (±33.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heathcote | 3.9 mi | 49.8% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Brunswick Township | 4.0 mi | 38.5% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 4.1 mi | 21.3% (±26.3 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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fords | 44.7% (±14.1 points) |
| 20 | Woodbridge | 44.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 21 | Dayton | 41.6% (±31.4 points) |
| 22 | Avenel | 41.4% (±11.9 points) |
| 23 | Whittingham | 41.2% (±103.0 points) |
| 24 | Sewaren | 34.1% (±24.6 points) |
| 25 | Princeton Meadows | 31.9% (±7.0 points) |
| 26 | Plainsboro Center | 29.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 27 | Monmouth Junction | 28.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 28 | The Ponds | 20.9% (±43.8 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Brownville | 0.0% (±45.3 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Forsgate | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 30 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Princeton Meadows is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Plainsboro 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 Princeton Meadows
Are renters in Princeton Meadows rent-burdened?
31.9% of renting households in Princeton Meadows 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 Princeton Meadows spend on rent?
The median renting household in Princeton Meadows, NJ spends 23.2% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Princeton Meadows CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Princeton Meadows CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Princeton Meadows 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 Princeton Meadows CDP, New Jersey (place:60975, 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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