How many renters in The College of New Jersey, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
80.6% (±37.3 points) of renting households in The College of New Jersey, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 80.6% (±37.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 80.6% (±28.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in The College of New Jersey
| Share of income spent on rent | The College of New Jersey | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±24.2 points) | 12.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±24.2 points) | 14.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±24.2 points) | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.4% (±28.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±24.2 points) | 8.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 80.6% (±28.4 points) | 41.3% | 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.
The College of New Jersey against Mercer County, its state and the nation
| The College of New Jersey | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 80.6% (±37.3 points) | 50.0% (±2.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 80.6% (±28.4 points) | 41.3% (±2.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 30.0% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $61,039 (±$3,997) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,762 (±$152) | $1,623 (±$34) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In The College of New Jersey, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Mercer County (50.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Mercer County, The College of New Jersey ranks 1 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 23 of 237.
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 The College of New Jersey
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College of New Jersey | — | 80.6% (±37.3 points) | — |
| Lawrenceville | 3.1 mi | 65.2% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trenton | 3.2 mi | 58.4% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 3.6 mi | 44.2% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yardley | 3.8 mi | 35.9% (±17.2 points) | Lower |
| Pennington Borough | 3.9 mi | 46.2% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morrisville | 4.2 mi | 21.4% (±11.9 points) | Lower |
| Lower Makefield Township | 4.8 mi | 34.8% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
| Mercerville | 5.0 mi | 42.2% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Yardley, PA (35.9%), Morrisville, PA (21.4%), Lower Makefield Township, PA (34.8%).
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 Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The College of New Jersey | 80.6% (±37.3 points) |
| 2 | Yardville | 71.4% (±33.5 points) |
| 3 | Robbinsville Center | 65.9% (±23.9 points) |
| 4 | Lawrenceville | 65.2% (±26.0 points) |
| 5 | Hamilton Square | 53.2% (±34.9 points) |
| 6 | Groveville | 46.1% (±39.6 points) |
| 7 | Mercerville | 42.2% (±15.6 points) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Mercer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The College of New Jersey is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Ewing Township, whose figures include it.
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 The College of New Jersey
Are renters in The College of New Jersey rent-burdened?
80.6% of renting households in The College of New Jersey 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 The College of New Jersey spend on rent?
The median renting household in The College of New Jersey, NJ spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The College of New Jersey CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The College of New Jersey CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The College of New Jersey CDP, 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 The College of New Jersey CDP, New Jersey (place:72580, in state:34).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .