How many renters in West Long Branch Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
69.5% (±21.0 points) of renting households in West Long Branch Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 46.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 69.5% (±21.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.1% (±17.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 46.4% (±26.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Long Branch Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | West Long Branch Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.9% (±4.5 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±9.8 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.1% (±5.2 points) | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±8.0 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.4% (±12.0 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.1% (±17.2 points) | 44.4% | 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.
West Long Branch Borough against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| West Long Branch Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 69.5% (±21.0 points) | 52.7% (±2.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.1% (±17.2 points) | 44.4% (±1.8 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 46.4% (±26.0 points) | 31.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,931 (±$30,129) | $62,592 (±$3,372) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,970 (±$513) | $1,827 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In West Long Branch Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monmouth County (52.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monmouth County, West Long Branch Borough ranks 7 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 55 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 West Long Branch Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Long Branch Borough | — | 69.5% (±21.0 points) | — |
| Long Branch | 1.7 mi | 52.8% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eatontown Borough | 1.8 mi | 47.0% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakhurst | 1.9 mi | 60.0% (±50.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oceanport Borough | 1.9 mi | 74.9% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Township (Monmouth County) | 2.4 mi | 56.3% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deal Borough | 2.9 mi | 33.8% (±17.8 points) | Lower |
| Shrewsbury Township | 3.2 mi | 39.8% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
| Shrewsbury Borough | 3.3 mi | 86.4% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Deal Borough, NJ (33.8%), Shrewsbury Township, NJ (39.8%).
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 Monmouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shrewsbury Borough | 86.4% (±23.5 points) |
| 2 | Union Beach Borough | 80.3% (±40.3 points) |
| 3 | Brielle Borough | 78.1% (±29.1 points) |
| 4 | Oceanport Borough | 74.9% (±30.5 points) |
| 5 | Holmdel Township | 71.9% (±31.6 points) |
| 6 | Farmingdale Borough | 71.7% (±21.6 points) |
| 7 | West Long Branch Borough | 69.5% (±21.0 points) |
| 8 | Howell Township | 67.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Tinton Falls Borough | 65.5% (±11.1 points) |
| 10 | Monmouth Beach Borough | 64.3% (±49.2 points) |
| 11 | Roosevelt Borough | 62.3% (±41.1 points) |
| 12 | Manalapan Township | 61.9% (±16.8 points) |
| 13 | Freehold Township | 59.9% (±9.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Monmouth 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 West Long Branch Borough
Are renters in West Long Branch Borough rent-burdened?
69.5% of renting households in West Long Branch 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 West Long Branch Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Long Branch Borough, NJ spends 46.4% (±26.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Long Branch borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Long Branch borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Long Branch borough, Monmouth 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 West Long Branch borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey (county subdivision:79310, in state:34 county:025).
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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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