How many renters in Wantage Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.1% (±18.5 points) of renting households in Wantage Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.1% (±18.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.8% (±17.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.9% (±16.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wantage Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Wantage Township | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±8.0 points) | 12.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.3% (±11.9 points) | 17.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.4% (±5.6 points) | 7.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.7% (±4.7 points) | 7.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.3% (±5.9 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.8% (±17.5 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.
Wantage Township against Sussex County, its state and the nation
| Wantage Township | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.1% (±18.5 points) | 54.9% (±4.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.8% (±17.5 points) | 46.0% (±4.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.9% (±16.7 points) | 32.8% (±2.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $58,450 (±$23,439) | $61,606 (±$4,703) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,437 (±$199) | $1,585 (±$67) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Wantage 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, Wantage Township ranks 8 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 115 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 Wantage Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage Township | — | 61.1% (±18.5 points) | — |
| Sussex Borough | 3.3 mi | 47.9% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Unionville | 5.0 mi | 26.0% (±22.9 points) | Lower |
| Montague Township | 5.4 mi | 61.1% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Minisink | 6.9 mi | 40.4% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamburg Borough | 7.8 mi | 63.4% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Center | 8.0 mi | 43.9% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frankford Township | 8.2 mi | 54.4% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township | 8.5 mi | 53.8% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Unionville, NY (26.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Andover Township | 70.6% (±39.5 points) |
| 3 | Stanhope Borough | 65.0% (±26.6 points) |
| 4 | Hamburg Borough | 63.4% (±23.1 points) |
| 5 | Newton Town | 61.3% (±11.4 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Sussex 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 Wantage Township
Are renters in Wantage Township rent-burdened?
61.1% of renting households in Wantage 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 Wantage Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wantage Township, NJ spends 41.9% (±16.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wantage township, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wantage township, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wantage 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 Wantage township, Sussex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:76790, in state:34 county:037).
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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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