How many renters in Vernon Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.8% (±16.5 points) of renting households in Vernon Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.8% (±16.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.7% (±13.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.1% (±7.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Vernon Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Vernon Township | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.0% (±9.9 points) | 12.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.9% (±13.4 points) | 17.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.7% (±4.5 points) | 7.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.6% (±6.6 points) | 7.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±9.9 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.7% (±13.2 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.
Vernon Township against Sussex County, its state and the nation
| Vernon Township | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.8% (±16.5 points) | 54.9% (±4.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.7% (±13.2 points) | 46.0% (±4.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.1% (±7.6 points) | 32.8% (±2.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $80,833 (±$17,690) | $61,606 (±$4,703) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,773 (±$230) | $1,585 (±$67) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Vernon Township, 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, Vernon Township ranks 12 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 233 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 Vernon Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township | — | 53.8% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Hamburg Borough | 5.4 mi | 63.4% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Greenwood Lake | 5.8 mi | 60.6% (±50.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hardyston Township | 6.1 mi | 57.7% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sussex Borough | 6.3 mi | 47.9% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Borough | 7.9 mi | 42.2% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Warwick | 8.0 mi | 57.0% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Milford Township | 8.0 mi | 58.5% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Warwick | 8.1 mi | 58.6% (±14.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Montague Township | 61.1% (±32.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Sparta Township | 61.1% (±13.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Wantage Township | 61.1% (±18.5 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Sussex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Vernon Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Highland Lakes, Vernon Center, Vernon Valley.
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 Vernon Township
Are renters in Vernon Township rent-burdened?
53.8% of renting households in Vernon Township 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 Vernon Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Vernon Township, NJ spends 32.1% (±7.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon township, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon township, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon township, Sussex 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 Vernon township, Sussex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:75740, in state:34 county:037).
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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