How many renters in The Hills, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.0% (±12.7 points) of renting households in The Hills, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.0% (±12.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.4% (±10.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in The Hills
| Share of income spent on rent | The Hills | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.2% (±7.8 points) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.4% (±8.6 points) | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.6% (±11.1 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±8.7 points) | 12.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±6.9 points) | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.4% (±10.7 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.
The Hills against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| The Hills | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.0% (±12.7 points) | 49.0% (±3.0 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.4% (±10.7 points) | 40.5% (±2.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±4.2 points) | 29.6% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $113,095 (±$29,090) | $82,470 (±$5,113) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,376 (±$207) | $2,033 (±$52) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In The Hills, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Somerset County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Somerset County, The Hills ranks 17 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 165 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 Hills
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hills | — | 41.0% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Liberty Corner | 2.0 mi | 47.2% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedminster | 2.5 mi | 87.3% (±22.3 points) | Higher |
| Far Hills Borough | 2.6 mi | 51.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bernards Township | 3.3 mi | 43.5% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Knoll | 3.4 mi | 53.1% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Center | 3.8 mi | 70.1% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons | 4.2 mi | 100.0% (±100.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsville | 4.2 mi | 47.7% (±52.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bedminster, NJ (87.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Liberty Corner | 47.2% (±24.5 points) |
| 12 | Finderne | 46.5% (±17.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Franklin Park | 46.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Hillsborough | 46.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 15 | Bradley Gardens | 42.8% (±17.7 points) |
| 16 | East Franklin | 41.7% (±16.7 points) |
| 17 | The Hills | 41.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 18 | Neshanic Station | 40.1% (±25.0 points) |
| 19 | Franklin Center | 26.1% (±17.7 points) |
| 20 | Kingston | 21.3% (±26.3 points) |
| 21 | Voorhees | 20.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 22 | Six Mile Run | 15.7% (±18.3 points) |
| 23 | Ten Mile Run | 13.4% (±40.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The Hills is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bedminster 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 Hills
Are renters in The Hills rent-burdened?
41.0% of renting households in The Hills 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 Hills spend on rent?
The median renting household in The Hills, NJ spends 25.8% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Hills CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Hills CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Hills 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 Hills CDP, New Jersey (place:72635, in state:34).
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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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