How many renters in Sussex Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.9% (±12.8 points) of renting households in Sussex Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.9% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.4% (±11.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sussex Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Sussex Borough | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.9% (±8.8 points) | 12.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.7% (±12.3 points) | 17.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.0% (±3.3 points) | 7.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±6.5 points) | 7.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±6.2 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.4% (±11.2 points) | 46.0% | 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.
Sussex Borough against Sussex County, its state and the nation
| Sussex Borough | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.9% (±12.8 points) | 54.9% (±4.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.4% (±11.2 points) | 46.0% (±4.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±5.5 points) | 32.8% (±2.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,735 (±$6,157) | $61,606 (±$4,703) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,418 (±$66) | $1,585 (±$67) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Sussex Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sussex County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sussex County, Sussex Borough ranks 15 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 336 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 Sussex Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Borough | — | 47.9% (±12.8 points) | — |
| Wantage Township | 3.3 mi | 61.1% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamburg Borough | 4.5 mi | 63.4% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Center | 5.6 mi | 43.9% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township | 6.3 mi | 53.8% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hardyston Township | 6.3 mi | 57.7% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Unionville | 6.8 mi | 26.0% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township | 6.9 mi | 44.4% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Borough | 7.0 mi | 42.2% (±16.7 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 Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Hardyston Township | 57.7% (±27.4 points) |
| 10 | Andover Borough | 55.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 11 | Frankford Township | 54.4% (±22.6 points) |
| 12 | Vernon Township | 53.8% (±16.5 points) |
| 13 | Hampton Township | 52.6% (±22.4 points) |
| 14 | Hopatcong Borough | 48.8% (±14.7 points) |
| 15 | Sussex Borough | 47.9% (±12.8 points) |
| 16 | Lafayette Township | 44.4% (±46.0 points) |
| 17 | Byram Township | 44.0% (±31.9 points) |
| 18 | Franklin Borough | 42.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 19 | Green Township | 41.9% (±81.4 points) |
| 20 | Stillwater Township | 40.3% (±43.5 points) |
| 21 | Fredon Township | 39.0% (±64.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Sussex 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 Sussex Borough
Are renters in Sussex Borough rent-burdened?
47.9% of renting households in Sussex 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 Sussex Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sussex Borough, NJ spends 29.1% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex borough, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex borough, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex borough, Sussex County, New Jersey
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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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