How many renters in Stafford Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.0% (±12.8 points) of renting households in Stafford Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.0% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.7% (±12.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.2% (±7.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Stafford Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Stafford Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.4% (±11.1 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.3% (±7.4 points) | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.7% (±11.6 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.6% (±4.5 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.3% (±4.0 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.7% (±12.2 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.
Stafford Township against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Stafford Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.0% (±12.8 points) | 58.4% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.7% (±12.2 points) | 50.3% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.2% (±7.4 points) | 35.2% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,844 (±$24,259) | $58,423 (±$2,802) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,800 (±$159) | $1,755 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Stafford Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Ocean County (58.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ocean County, Stafford Township ranks 25 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 379 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 Stafford Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Township | — | 45.0% (±12.8 points) | — |
| Barnegat | 4.0 mi | 60.7% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagleswood Township | 4.2 mi | 63.6% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barnegat Township | 4.3 mi | 49.7% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Surf City Borough | 5.7 mi | 39.5% (±62.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ship Bottom Borough | 6.0 mi | 40.0% (±60.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little Egg Harbor Township | 6.2 mi | 55.3% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Township (Ocean County) | 6.4 mi | 55.2% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harvey Cedars Borough | 6.5 mi | 37.5% (±107.2 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 Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Point Pleasant Borough | 54.9% (±14.3 points) |
| 20 | Plumsted Township | 54.0% (±25.1 points) |
| 21 | Brick Township | 52.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 22 | Barnegat Township | 49.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 23 | Toms River Township | 47.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 24 | Manchester Township | 47.5% (±9.2 points) |
| 25 | Stafford Township | 45.0% (±12.8 points) |
| 26 | Ship Bottom Borough | 40.0% (±60.5 points) |
| 27 | Surf City Borough | 39.5% (±62.2 points) |
| 28 | Beach Haven Borough | 38.1% (±59.2 points) |
| 29 | Harvey Cedars Borough | 37.5% (±107.2 points) |
| 30 | Ocean Gate Borough | 37.1% (±51.9 points) |
| 31 | Island Heights Borough | 26.2% (±58.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Stafford Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Beach Haven West, Manahawkin, Ocean Acres.
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 Stafford Township
Are renters in Stafford Township rent-burdened?
45.0% of renting households in Stafford 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 Stafford Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Stafford Township, NJ spends 26.2% (±7.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford township, 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 Stafford township, Ocean County, New Jersey (county subdivision:70320, in state:34 county:029).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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