How many renters in Watchung Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.1% (±29.8 points) of renting households in Watchung Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.1% (±29.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.0% (±23.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.6% (±8.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Watchung Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Watchung Borough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.3% (±9.9 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 31.5% (±20.5 points) | 12.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.1% (±18.5 points) | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.0% (±23.3 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.
Watchung Borough against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Watchung Borough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.1% (±29.8 points) | 49.0% (±3.0 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.0% (±23.3 points) | 40.5% (±2.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.6% (±8.7 points) | 29.6% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,148 (±$27,407) | $82,470 (±$5,113) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,738 (±$602) | $2,033 (±$52) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Watchung Borough, 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, Watchung Borough ranks 4 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 99 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 Watchung Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watchung Borough | — | 62.1% (±29.8 points) | — |
| North Plainfield Borough | 1.5 mi | 56.0% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield | 2.2 mi | 56.0% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berkeley Heights Township | 2.4 mi | 63.2% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fanwood Borough | 2.7 mi | 54.8% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scotch Plains Township | 3.4 mi | 50.5% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Brook Township | 3.7 mi | 38.3% (±53.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gillette | 3.8 mi | 100.0% (±63.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stirling | 3.8 mi | 22.2% (±41.5 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 Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peapack and Gladstone Borough | 85.7% (±41.3 points) |
| 2 | South Bound Brook Borough | 69.2% (±15.4 points) |
| 3 | Bound Brook Borough | 65.4% (±10.6 points) |
| 4 | Watchung Borough | 62.1% (±29.8 points) |
| 5 | North Plainfield Borough | 56.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 6 | Montgomery Township | 54.4% (±13.2 points) |
| 7 | Far Hills Borough | 51.0% (±26.7 points) |
| 8 | Bedminster Township | 50.5% (±12.4 points) |
| 9 | Manville Borough | 50.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 10 | Bridgewater Township | 49.2% (±9.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Somerset 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 Watchung Borough
Are renters in Watchung Borough rent-burdened?
62.1% of renting households in Watchung 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 Watchung Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Watchung Borough, NJ spends 33.6% (±8.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watchung borough, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watchung borough, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watchung borough, Somerset 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 Watchung borough, Somerset County, New Jersey (county subdivision:77600, in state:34 county:035).
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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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