How many renters in Woodbridge Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.0% (±4.3 points) of renting households in Woodbridge Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.0% (±4.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.1% (±3.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Woodbridge Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Woodbridge Township | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±3.2 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±2.4 points) | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.3% (±3.7 points) | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±2.6 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±1.8 points) | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.1% (±3.9 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Woodbridge Township against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Woodbridge Township | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.0% (±4.3 points) | 48.1% (±1.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.1% (±3.9 points) | 38.8% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $81,178 (±$6,211) | $76,035 (±$2,019) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,959 (±$66) | $1,871 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Woodbridge Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Middlesex County (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Woodbridge Township ranks 13 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 330 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 Woodbridge Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Township | — | 48.0% (±4.3 points) | — |
| Perth Amboy | 3.0 mi | 64.4% (±5.7 points) | Higher |
| Rahway | 3.2 mi | 56.7% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carteret Borough | 3.7 mi | 46.4% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Metuchen Borough | 3.9 mi | 38.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township | 4.1 mi | 34.2% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Edison Township | 4.9 mi | 38.6% (±4.1 points) | Lower |
| Winfield Township | 5.1 mi | 30.0% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| South Amboy | 5.2 mi | 41.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clark Township, NJ (34.2%), Edison Township, NJ (38.6%), Winfield Township, NJ (30.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Perth Amboy, NJ (64.4%).
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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Jamesburg Borough | 57.1% (±26.2 points) |
| 8 | South River Borough | 55.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Sayreville Borough | 53.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 10 | Milltown Borough | 52.5% (±30.0 points) |
| 11 | East Brunswick Township | 50.1% (±7.3 points) |
| 12 | South Plainfield Borough | 49.9% (±13.0 points) |
| 13 | Woodbridge Township | 48.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 14 | Old Bridge Township | 46.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 15 | Carteret Borough | 46.4% (±12.2 points) |
| 16 | Middlesex Borough | 44.3% (±13.7 points) |
| 17 | South Amboy | 41.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 18 | Piscataway Township | 41.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 19 | Highland Park Borough | 40.3% (±9.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Woodbridge Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Avenel, Colonia, Fords, Hopelawn, Iselin, Keasbey, Menlo Park Terrace, Port Reading, +2.
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 Woodbridge Township
Are renters in Woodbridge Township rent-burdened?
48.0% of renting households in Woodbridge Township 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 Woodbridge Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Woodbridge Township, NJ spends 29.2% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbridge township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbridge township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbridge township, Middlesex 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 Woodbridge township, Middlesex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:82000, in state:34 county:023).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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