How many renters in Somerdale Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.0% (±16.4 points) of renting households in Somerdale Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.0% (±16.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.3% (±14.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Somerdale Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Somerdale Borough | Camden County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.2% (±13.1 points) | 9.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.6% (±4.8 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.6% (±5.6 points) | 12.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.6% (±11.9 points) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±7.6 points) | 10.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.3% (±14.5 points) | 44.0% | 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.
Somerdale Borough against Camden County, its state and the nation
| Somerdale Borough | Camden County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.0% (±16.4 points) | 54.5% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.3% (±14.5 points) | 44.0% (±2.0 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±4.8 points) | 32.2% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,750 (±$9,746) | $49,624 (±$2,002) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,097 (±$88) | $1,402 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Somerdale Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Camden County (54.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Camden County, Somerdale Borough ranks 21 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 328 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 Somerdale Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerdale Borough | — | 48.0% (±16.4 points) | — |
| Hi-nella Borough | 0.6 mi | 74.7% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Magnolia Borough | 1.1 mi | 35.6% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stratford Borough | 1.2 mi | 48.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Echelon | 1.5 mi | 54.2% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawnside Borough | 1.6 mi | 48.6% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel Springs Borough | 1.9 mi | 50.7% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 2.2 mi | 15.4% (±16.9 points) | Lower |
| Barrington Borough | 2.3 mi | 44.1% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ashland, NJ (15.4%).
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 Camden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Collingswood Borough | 52.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 16 | Gloucester City | 51.1% (±14.9 points) |
| 17 | Laurel Springs Borough | 50.7% (±21.8 points) |
| 18 | Haddon Township | 49.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 19 | Stratford Borough | 48.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 20 | Lawnside Borough | 48.6% (±15.6 points) |
| 21 | Somerdale Borough | 48.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 22 | Runnemede Borough | 47.4% (±14.8 points) |
| 23 | Merchantville Borough | 46.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 24 | Oaklyn Borough | 44.9% (±16.3 points) |
| 25 | Barrington Borough | 44.1% (±16.0 points) |
| 26 | Haddon Heights Borough | 43.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 27 | Cherry Hill Township | 42.8% (±6.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Camden 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 Somerdale Borough
Are renters in Somerdale Borough rent-burdened?
48.0% of renting households in Somerdale 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 Somerdale Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Somerdale Borough, NJ spends 29.5% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerdale borough, Camden County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerdale borough, Camden County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerdale borough, Camden 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 Somerdale borough, Camden County, New Jersey (county subdivision:68340, in state:34 county:007).
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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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