How many renters in Readington Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.8% (±18.8 points) of renting households in Readington Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.8% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.6% (±18.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.6% (±9.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Readington Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Readington Township | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.3% (±11.6 points) | 15.4% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 27.8% (±15.9 points) | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.5% (±7.7 points) | 11.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±13.3 points) | 14.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.2% (±5.1 points) | 5.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.6% (±18.1 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.
Readington Township against Hunterdon County, its state and the nation
| Readington Township | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.8% (±18.8 points) | 47.3% (±4.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.6% (±18.1 points) | 41.7% (±4.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.6% (±9.1 points) | 29.1% (±1.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $102,500 (±$63,439) | $64,253 (±$6,793) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,813 (±$187) | $1,687 (±$51) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Readington Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hunterdon County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hunterdon County, Readington Township ranks 20 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 443 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 Readington Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Readington Township | — | 39.8% (±18.8 points) | — |
| Branchburg Township | 3.3 mi | 46.7% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Neshanic Station | 4.3 mi | 40.1% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon Borough | 5.2 mi | 45.9% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradley Gardens | 5.7 mi | 42.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township | 6.0 mi | 31.4% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raritan Borough | 6.6 mi | 44.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Center | 6.6 mi | 70.1% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flemington Borough | 7.0 mi | 54.6% (±11.9 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 Hunterdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Hampton Borough | 51.8% (±17.4 points) |
| 15 | Clinton Town | 49.7% (±16.6 points) |
| 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 13 of 26 places in Hunterdon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Readington Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: White House Station.
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 Readington Township
Are renters in Readington Township rent-burdened?
39.8% of renting households in Readington 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 Readington Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Readington Township, NJ spends 25.6% (±9.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Readington township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Readington township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Readington township, Hunterdon 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 Readington township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey (county subdivision:62250, in state:34 county:019).
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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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