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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.2%
- Median rent: $1,361
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 50,710 (37.0% of all housing units)

#4. Trenton

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 34.2%
- Median rent: $1,175
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 34,894 (33.1% of all housing units)

#3. Atlantic City

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 36.6%
- Median rent: $1,197
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,153 (21.8% of all housing units)

#2. Ocean City

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 37.1%
- Median rent: $1,131
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 17,549 (33.8% of all housing units)

This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Vineland