How many renters in Swedesboro Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.5% (±18.1 points) of renting households in Swedesboro Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.5% (±18.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.7% (±15.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±9.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Swedesboro Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Swedesboro Borough | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 28.7% (±16.1 points) | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.7% (±7.5 points) | 10.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.5% (±9.8 points) | 12.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.6% (±6.4 points) | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.8% (±9.9 points) | 11.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.7% (±15.1 points) | 43.9% | 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.
Swedesboro Borough against Gloucester County, its state and the nation
| Swedesboro Borough | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.5% (±18.1 points) | 55.0% (±3.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.7% (±15.1 points) | 43.9% (±2.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±9.8 points) | 32.2% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,238 (±$30,751) | $53,789 (±$3,430) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,606 (±$328) | $1,531 (±$56) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Swedesboro Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Gloucester County (55.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Gloucester County, Swedesboro Borough ranks 16 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 389 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 Swedesboro Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedesboro Borough | — | 44.5% (±18.1 points) | — |
| Woolwich Township | 0.8 mi | 60.0% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beckett | 2.6 mi | 0.0% (±107.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Logan Township | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±107.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Harrison Township | 4.7 mi | 70.0% (±88.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Greenwich Township | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±70.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oldmans Township | 5.4 mi | 27.0% (±48.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pilesgrove Township | 5.4 mi | 34.0% (±32.5 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 Gloucester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Pitman Borough | 58.5% (±15.3 points) |
| 11 | Woodbury | 56.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 12 | Glassboro Borough | 52.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 13 | West Deptford Township | 50.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 14 | Clayton Borough | 49.2% (±20.5 points) |
| 15 | Mantua Township | 47.5% (±16.6 points) |
| 16 | Swedesboro Borough | 44.5% (±18.1 points) |
| 17 | Franklin Township (Gloucester County) | 43.5% (±20.0 points) |
| 18 | Monroe Township (Gloucester County) | 38.1% (±10.8 points) |
| 19 | Greenwich Township (Gloucester County) | 37.9% (±39.5 points) |
| 20 | Harrison Township | 37.6% (±17.1 points) |
| 21 | Elk Township | 31.9% (±39.2 points) |
| 22 | Wenonah Borough | 22.4% (±60.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Gloucester 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 Swedesboro Borough
Are renters in Swedesboro Borough rent-burdened?
44.5% of renting households in Swedesboro 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 Swedesboro Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Swedesboro Borough, NJ spends 25.8% (±9.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swedesboro borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swedesboro borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swedesboro borough, Gloucester 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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