How many renters in Union Township (Hunterdon County), NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
70.1% (±25.8 points) of renting households in Union Township (Hunterdon County), NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 48.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 70.1% (±25.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 67.4% (±25.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 48.6% (±20.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Union Township (Hunterdon County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Union Township (Hunterdon County) | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±21.2 points) | 15.4% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 24.1% (±21.8 points) | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.9% (±10.4 points) | 11.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±21.2 points) | 14.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.7% (±4.2 points) | 5.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 67.4% (±25.5 points) | 41.7% | 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.
Union Township (Hunterdon County) against Hunterdon County, its state and the nation
| Union Township (Hunterdon County) | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 70.1% (±25.8 points) | 47.3% (±4.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 67.4% (±25.5 points) | 41.7% (±4.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 48.6% (±20.8 points) | 29.1% (±1.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,862 (±$17,966) | $64,253 (±$6,793) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,625 (±$250) | $1,687 (±$51) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Union Township (Hunterdon County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hunterdon County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hunterdon County, Union Township (Hunterdon County) ranks 5 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 49 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 Union Township (Hunterdon County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Hunterdon County) | — | 70.1% (±25.8 points) | — |
| Clinton Town | 2.6 mi | 49.7% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem Township | 3.3 mi | 55.2% (±66.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alexandria Township | 4.1 mi | 11.7% (±29.9 points) | Lower |
| Annandale | 4.2 mi | 49.3% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Hunterdon County) | 4.7 mi | 83.9% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| High Bridge Borough | 4.7 mi | 59.4% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Gardner Borough | 4.9 mi | 56.8% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Borough | 5.0 mi | 51.8% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alexandria Township, NJ (11.7%).
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 Hunterdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Township (Hunterdon County) | 83.9% (±38.9 points) |
| 2 | Tewksbury Township | 78.2% (±60.5 points) |
| 3 | Bloomsbury Borough | 74.6% (±22.8 points) |
| 4 | Holland Township | 74.1% (±59.0 points) |
| 5 | Union Township (Hunterdon County) | 70.1% (±25.8 points) |
| 6 | Lebanon Township | 65.3% (±35.9 points) |
| 7 | Kingwood Township | 62.0% (±64.6 points) |
| 8 | Califon Borough | 60.4% (±29.5 points) |
| 9 | High Bridge Borough | 59.4% (±25.8 points) |
| 10 | Glen Gardner Borough | 56.8% (±19.3 points) |
| 11 | Lambertville | 55.8% (±21.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 26 places in Hunterdon 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 Union Township (Hunterdon County)
Are renters in Union Township (Hunterdon County) rent-burdened?
70.1% of renting households in Union Township (Hunterdon County) 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 Union Township (Hunterdon County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Union Township (Hunterdon County), NJ spends 48.6% (±20.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Hunterdon 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 Union township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey (county subdivision:74420, in state:34 county:019).
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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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