How many renters in Wildwood, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.9% (±14.5 points) of renting households in Wildwood, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.9% (±14.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.0% (±11.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.2% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wildwood
| Share of income spent on rent | Wildwood | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.4% (±10.3 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.1% (±4.0 points) | 9.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.2% (±3.8 points) | 11.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.4% (±8.7 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.9% (±8.9 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.0% (±11.4 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 against Cape May County, its state and the nation
| Wildwood | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.9% (±14.5 points) | 55.0% (±5.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.0% (±11.4 points) | 46.4% (±4.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.2% (±4.2 points) | 32.9% (±2.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,607 (±$19,155) | $50,917 (±$6,072) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $997 (±$233) | $1,360 (±$96) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Wildwood, 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 ranks 5 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 119 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | — | 60.9% (±14.5 points) | — |
| West Wildwood Borough | 0.9 mi | 28.6% (±86.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood Crest Borough | 1.5 mi | 60.1% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Wildwood | 1.7 mi | 34.0% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Grande | 3.9 mi | 45.4% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Erma | 4.0 mi | 39.0% (±44.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stone Harbor Borough | 4.6 mi | 25.0% (±56.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Township | 5.0 mi | 52.6% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitesboro | 5.1 mi | 100.0% (±72.8 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 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) |
Showing 11 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
Are renters in Wildwood rent-burdened?
60.9% of renting households in Wildwood 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wildwood, NJ spends 34.2% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood city, Cape May 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 Wildwood city, Cape May County, New Jersey (county subdivision:81170, in state:34 county:009).
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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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