How many renters in Rockaway Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.6% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Rockaway Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.6% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.8% (±8.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.9% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rockaway Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Rockaway Township | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.3% (±6.5 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.7% (±9.1 points) | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.1% (±11.4 points) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.4% (±4.3 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.8% (±9.3 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.8% (±8.4 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.
Rockaway Township against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Rockaway Township | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.6% (±12.5 points) | 45.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.8% (±8.4 points) | 38.4% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.9% (±2.9 points) | 28.0% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $106,880 (±$12,134) | $79,949 (±$4,109) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,315 (±$379) | $1,904 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Rockaway Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Morris County (45.2%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Morris County, Rockaway Township ranks 31 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 468 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 Rockaway Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Township | — | 37.6% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Jefferson Township | 4.0 mi | 47.2% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boonton Township | 4.3 mi | 38.6% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockaway Borough | 4.5 mi | 38.8% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Denville Township | 4.9 mi | 56.8% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Ridge | 5.0 mi | 48.4% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Lakes Borough | 5.6 mi | 47.8% (±71.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hopatcong | 5.8 mi | 46.1% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wharton Borough | 5.8 mi | 55.4% (±16.0 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 Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Florham Park Borough | 43.8% (±12.6 points) |
| 26 | Mount Olive Township | 43.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 27 | Morris Township | 42.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 28 | Chatham Borough | 41.3% (±14.3 points) |
| 29 | Rockaway Borough | 38.8% (±20.8 points) |
| 30 | Boonton Township | 38.6% (±45.3 points) |
| 31 | Rockaway Township | 37.6% (±12.5 points) |
| 32 | Morristown Town | 37.4% (±5.6 points) |
| 33 | Mendham Borough | 36.6% (±24.1 points) |
| 34 | Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 34.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 35 | Montville Township | 33.8% (±13.7 points) |
| 36 | Lincoln Park Borough | 32.1% (±13.3 points) |
| 37 | East Hanover Township | 29.7% (±29.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Morris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Rockaway Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lake Telemark, Mount Hope, White Meadow Lake.
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 Rockaway Township
Are renters in Rockaway Township rent-burdened?
37.6% of renting households in Rockaway 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 Rockaway Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rockaway Township, NJ spends 23.9% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockaway township, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockaway township, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockaway township, Morris 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 Rockaway township, Morris County, New Jersey (county subdivision:64080, in state:34 county:027).
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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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