How many renters in Raritan Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.6% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Raritan Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.6% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.8% (±8.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Raritan Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Raritan Borough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.0% (±5.7 points) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.3% (±6.2 points) | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.8% (±5.7 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.3% (±10.3 points) | 12.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±5.5 points) | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.8% (±8.4 points) | 40.5% | 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.
Raritan Borough against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Raritan Borough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.6% (±10.0 points) | 49.0% (±3.0 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.8% (±8.4 points) | 40.5% (±2.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±2.9 points) | 29.6% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $86,544 (±$17,445) | $82,470 (±$5,113) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,112 (±$197) | $2,033 (±$52) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Raritan Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Somerset County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Somerset County, Raritan Borough ranks 13 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 386 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 Raritan Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan Borough | — | 44.6% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Bradley Gardens | 0.9 mi | 42.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somerville Borough | 2.0 mi | 41.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Center | 2.2 mi | 70.1% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Township | 2.6 mi | 49.2% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Knoll | 2.8 mi | 53.1% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manville Borough | 3.6 mi | 50.2% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Branchburg Township | 3.8 mi | 46.7% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Finderne | 3.8 mi | 46.5% (±17.2 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 Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Far Hills Borough | 51.0% (±26.7 points) |
| 8 | Bedminster Township | 50.5% (±12.4 points) |
| 9 | Manville Borough | 50.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 10 | Bridgewater Township | 49.2% (±9.2 points) |
| 11 | Hillsborough Township | 48.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 12 | Branchburg Township | 46.7% (±20.2 points) |
| 13 | Raritan Borough | 44.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 14 | Franklin Township (Somerset County) | 43.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 15 | Bernards Township | 43.5% (±12.5 points) |
| 16 | Somerville Borough | 41.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 17 | Warren Township | 41.1% (±24.0 points) |
| 18 | Bernardsville Borough | 40.4% (±38.7 points) |
| 19 | Green Brook Township | 38.3% (±53.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Somerset 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 Raritan Borough
Are renters in Raritan Borough rent-burdened?
44.6% of renting households in Raritan 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 Raritan Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Raritan Borough, NJ spends 28.2% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raritan borough, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raritan borough, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raritan borough, Somerset County, New Jersey
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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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