How many renters in Seaside Heights Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
69.7% (±18.2 points) of renting households in Seaside Heights Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 69.7% (±18.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 64.6% (±17.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Seaside Heights Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Seaside Heights Borough | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.6% (±11.7 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.2% (±7.7 points) | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.2% (±6.5 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.3% (±6.6 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±5.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 64.6% (±17.3 points) | 50.3% | 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.
Seaside Heights Borough against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Seaside Heights Borough | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 69.7% (±18.2 points) | 58.4% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 64.6% (±17.3 points) | 50.3% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 35.2% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $22,800 (±$18,429) | $58,423 (±$2,802) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,480 (±$179) | $1,755 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Seaside Heights Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ocean County (58.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Ocean County, Seaside Heights Borough ranks 5 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 54 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 Seaside Heights Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Heights Borough | — | 69.7% (±18.2 points) | — |
| Dover Beaches South | 0.7 mi | 39.3% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seaside Park Borough | 1.3 mi | 56.6% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lavallette Borough | 1.7 mi | 78.1% (±39.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Gate Borough | 3.3 mi | 37.1% (±51.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dover Beaches North | 3.4 mi | 93.4% (±35.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Island Heights Borough | 3.5 mi | 26.2% (±58.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Beach Borough | 4.9 mi | 56.9% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Toms River Township | 5.8 mi | 47.7% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Toms River Township, NJ (47.7%).
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 Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuckerton Borough | 84.0% (±13.2 points) |
| 2 | Lavallette Borough | 78.1% (±39.9 points) |
| 3 | Long Beach Township | 76.2% (±46.6 points) |
| 4 | Beachwood Borough | 75.8% (±22.8 points) |
| 5 | Seaside Heights Borough | 69.7% (±18.2 points) |
| 6 | Lakewood Township | 66.7% (±5.5 points) |
| 7 | Bay Head Borough | 65.5% (±53.1 points) |
| 8 | Eagleswood Township | 63.6% (±25.9 points) |
| 9 | Jackson Township | 62.9% (±11.4 points) |
| 10 | Lakehurst Borough | 61.8% (±25.4 points) |
| 11 | Lacey Township | 61.4% (±21.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 32 places in Ocean 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 Seaside Heights Borough
Are renters in Seaside Heights Borough rent-burdened?
69.7% of renting households in Seaside Heights 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 Seaside Heights Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Seaside Heights Borough, NJ spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seaside Heights borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seaside Heights borough, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seaside Heights borough, Ocean 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 Seaside Heights borough, Ocean County, New Jersey (county subdivision:66450, in state:34 county:029).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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