How many renters in Somerville Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.9% (±9.1 points) of renting households in Somerville Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.9% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.8% (±7.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Somerville Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Somerville Borough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.0% (±3.6 points) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.4% (±5.7 points) | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.0% (±5.3 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.7% (±5.3 points) | 12.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±5.5 points) | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.8% (±7.3 points) | 40.5% | 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.
Somerville Borough against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Somerville Borough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.9% (±9.1 points) | 49.0% (±3.0 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.8% (±7.3 points) | 40.5% (±2.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±2.2 points) | 29.6% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $85,880 (±$4,019) | $82,470 (±$5,113) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,802 (±$49) | $2,033 (±$52) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Somerville Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Somerset County (49.0%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Somerset County, Somerville Borough ranks 16 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 423 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 Somerville Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Borough | — | 41.9% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Bridgewater Township | 1.6 mi | 49.2% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Finderne | 1.9 mi | 46.5% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raritan Borough | 2.0 mi | 44.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manville Borough | 2.2 mi | 50.2% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Knoll | 2.4 mi | 53.1% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsville | 2.8 mi | 47.7% (±52.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradley Gardens | 2.9 mi | 42.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Center | 3.0 mi | 70.1% (±34.5 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 Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Bridgewater Township | 49.2% (±9.2 points) |
| 11 | Hillsborough Township | 48.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 12 | Branchburg Township | 46.7% (±20.2 points) |
| 13 | Raritan Borough | 44.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 14 | Franklin Township (Somerset County) | 43.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 15 | Bernards Township | 43.5% (±12.5 points) |
| 16 | Somerville Borough | 41.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 17 | Warren Township | 41.1% (±24.0 points) |
| 18 | Bernardsville Borough | 40.4% (±38.7 points) |
| 19 | Green Brook Township | 38.3% (±53.2 points) |
| 20 | Rocky Hill Borough | 29.4% (±13.9 points) |
| 21 | Millstone Borough | 17.6% (±87.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Somerset 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 Somerville Borough
Are renters in Somerville Borough rent-burdened?
41.9% of renting households in Somerville 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 Somerville Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Somerville Borough, NJ spends 27.4% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerville borough, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerville borough, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerville borough, Somerset 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 Somerville borough, Somerset County, New Jersey (county subdivision:68460, in state:34 county:035).
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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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