How many renters in Wildwood Crest Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.1% (±28.6 points) of renting households in Wildwood Crest Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.1% (±28.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.3% (±24.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.9% (±11.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wildwood Crest Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Wildwood Crest Borough | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.4% (±23.3 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.5% (±14.3 points) | 9.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 11.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.0% (±12.1 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.8% (±14.4 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.3% (±24.7 points) | 46.4% | 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.
Wildwood Crest Borough against Cape May County, its state and the nation
| Wildwood Crest Borough | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.1% (±28.6 points) | 55.0% (±5.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.3% (±24.7 points) | 46.4% (±4.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.9% (±11.3 points) | 32.9% (±2.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,375 (±$12,950) | $50,917 (±$6,072) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $957 (±$163) | $1,360 (±$96) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Wildwood Crest Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cape May County (55.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cape May County, Wildwood Crest Borough ranks 6 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 131 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 Wildwood Crest Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Crest Borough | — | 60.1% (±28.6 points) | — |
| Wildwood | 1.5 mi | 60.9% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Wildwood Borough | 2.1 mi | 28.6% (±86.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Wildwood | 3.2 mi | 34.0% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Erma | 3.3 mi | 39.0% (±44.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cape May | 3.9 mi | 23.4% (±19.7 points) | Lower |
| Rio Grande | 3.9 mi | 45.4% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Township | 4.1 mi | 52.6% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitesboro | 5.7 mi | 100.0% (±72.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cape May, NJ (23.4%).
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 Cape May County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sea Isle City | 75.5% (±43.7 points) |
| 2 | Woodbine Borough | 64.5% (±30.6 points) |
| 3 | Middle Township | 61.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 4 | Ocean City | 61.0% (±12.8 points) |
| 5 | Wildwood | 60.9% (±14.5 points) |
| 6 | Wildwood Crest Borough | 60.1% (±28.6 points) |
| 7 | Upper Township | 53.9% (±26.6 points) |
| 8 | Lower Township | 52.6% (±14.9 points) |
| 9 | West Cape May Borough | 47.2% (±23.9 points) |
| 10 | Avalon Borough | 44.8% (±32.6 points) |
| 11 | North Wildwood | 34.0% (±31.0 points) |
| 12 | West Wildwood Borough | 28.6% (±86.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Cape May 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 Wildwood Crest Borough
Are renters in Wildwood Crest Borough rent-burdened?
60.1% of renting households in Wildwood Crest 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 Wildwood Crest Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wildwood Crest Borough, NJ spends 33.9% (±11.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood Crest borough, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood Crest borough, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood Crest borough, Cape May County, New Jersey
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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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Figures last updated on .
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