How many renters in Washington Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.2% (±12.1 points) of renting households in Washington Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.2% (±12.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.1% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±6.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Washington Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Washington Borough | Warren County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.3% (±9.8 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.2% (±9.2 points) | 13.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.9% (±6.0 points) | 14.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.5% (±12.6 points) | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±3.9 points) | 7.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.1% (±11.5 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Washington Borough against Warren County, its state and the nation
| Washington Borough | Warren County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.2% (±12.1 points) | 47.6% (±4.7 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.1% (±11.5 points) | 40.3% (±4.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±6.1 points) | 28.9% (±1.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,750 (±$28,559) | $55,503 (±$4,839) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,348 (±$103) | $1,409 (±$39) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Washington Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Warren County (47.6%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Warren County, Washington Borough ranks 12 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 398 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 Washington Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Borough | — | 44.2% (±12.1 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Warren County) | 2.3 mi | 37.9% (±36.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 3.3 mi | 76.2% (±48.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township | 3.5 mi | 51.1% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Borough | 3.8 mi | 51.8% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Gardner Borough | 4.6 mi | 56.8% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Warren County) | 4.8 mi | 30.3% (±47.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Township | 5.0 mi | 51.4% (±37.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield Township (Warren County) | 5.1 mi | 45.4% (±15.8 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 Warren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Phillipsburg Town | 51.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 7 | White Township | 51.4% (±37.6 points) |
| 8 | Oxford Township | 51.1% (±44.9 points) |
| 9 | Harmony Township | 46.0% (±34.0 points) |
| 10 | Hackettstown Town | 45.7% (±9.7 points) |
| 11 | Mansfield Township (Warren County) | 45.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 12 | Washington Borough | 44.2% (±12.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Frelinghuysen Township | 44.0% (±36.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Hardwick Township | 44.0% (±63.8 points) |
| 15 | Liberty Township | 39.4% (±46.7 points) |
| 16 | Washington Township (Warren County) | 37.9% (±36.3 points) |
| 17 | Lopatcong Township | 37.6% (±15.2 points) |
| 18 | Belvidere Town | 36.9% (±19.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Warren 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 Washington Borough
Are renters in Washington Borough rent-burdened?
44.2% of renting households in Washington Borough 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 Washington Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Washington Borough, NJ spends 27.7% (±6.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington borough, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington borough, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington borough, Warren 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 Washington borough, Warren County, New Jersey (county subdivision:77270, in state:34 county:041).
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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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