How many renters in Raritan Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.8% (±15.0 points) of renting households in Raritan Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.8% (±15.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.0% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.4% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Raritan Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Raritan Township | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.6% (±8.8 points) | 15.4% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±8.2 points) | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.5% (±9.3 points) | 11.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 25.4% (±13.4 points) | 14.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±7.4 points) | 5.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.0% (±13.1 points) | 41.7% | 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 Township against Hunterdon County, its state and the nation
| Raritan Township | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.8% (±15.0 points) | 47.3% (±4.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.0% (±13.1 points) | 41.7% (±4.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.4% (±2.3 points) | 29.1% (±1.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $74,698 (±$26,186) | $64,253 (±$6,793) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,615 (±$263) | $1,687 (±$51) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Raritan Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hunterdon County (47.3%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hunterdon County, Raritan Township ranks 22 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 510 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 Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan Township | — | 31.8% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Franklin Township (Hunterdon County) | 2.4 mi | 83.9% (±38.9 points) | Higher |
| Flemington Borough | 3.3 mi | 54.6% (±11.9 points) | Higher |
| Clinton Township | 5.9 mi | 31.4% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Town | 6.3 mi | 49.7% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Annandale | 6.9 mi | 49.3% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Hunterdon County) | 6.9 mi | 70.1% (±25.8 points) | Higher |
| Readington Township | 7.1 mi | 39.8% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon Borough | 7.3 mi | 45.9% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Franklin Township (Hunterdon County), NJ (83.9%), Flemington Borough, NJ (54.6%), Union Township (Hunterdon County), NJ (70.1%).
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 Hunterdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Frenchtown Borough | 47.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 17 | Lebanon Borough | 45.9% (±13.8 points) |
| 18 | East Amwell Township | 43.4% (±25.4 points) |
| 19 | Milford Borough | 42.2% (±19.1 points) |
| 20 | Readington Township | 39.8% (±18.8 points) |
| 21 | West Amwell Township | 36.4% (±47.3 points) |
| 22 | Raritan Township | 31.8% (±15.0 points) |
| 23 | Clinton Township | 31.4% (±13.3 points) |
| 24 | Alexandria Township | 11.7% (±29.9 points) |
| 25 | Stockton Borough | 4.9% (±9.0 points) |
| 26 | Delaware Township | 0.0% (±73.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 26 places in Hunterdon 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 Township
Are renters in Raritan Township rent-burdened?
31.8% of renting households in Raritan Township 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 Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Raritan Township, NJ spends 26.4% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raritan township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raritan township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raritan township, Hunterdon 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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