How many renters in Belleville Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.6% (±7.3 points) of renting households in Belleville Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.6% (±7.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.7% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.6% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Belleville Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Belleville Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±3.6 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.9% (±5.0 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.7% (±2.5 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±3.1 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±2.8 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.7% (±6.7 points) | 46.1% | 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.
Belleville Township against Essex County, its state and the nation
| Belleville Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.6% (±7.3 points) | 55.1% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.7% (±6.7 points) | 46.1% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.6% (±4.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,403 (±$12,731) | $51,273 (±$1,337) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,639 (±$84) | $1,531 (±$19) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Belleville Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Essex County (55.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Essex County, Belleville Township ranks 6 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 235 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 Belleville Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Township | — | 53.6% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Bloomfield Township | 1.7 mi | 45.8% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nutley Township | 1.9 mi | 48.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Arlington Borough | 1.9 mi | 43.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ampere North | 2.0 mi | 68.2% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watsessing | 2.1 mi | 40.4% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
| Glen Ridge Borough | 2.4 mi | 37.0% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyndhurst Township | 2.5 mi | 47.9% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Newark Borough | 2.9 mi | 62.7% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Watsessing, NJ (40.4%).
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 Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield Township (Essex County) | 90.4% (±26.3 points) |
| 2 | North Caldwell Borough | 76.1% (±66.3 points) |
| 3 | Orange | 59.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 4 | East Orange | 58.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 5 | Newark | 57.2% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Belleville Township | 53.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | West Orange Township | 53.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 8 | Maplewood Township | 53.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 9 | Irvington Township | 52.4% (±5.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Caldwell Borough | 52.1% (±9.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Millburn Township | 52.1% (±12.4 points) |
| 12 | Verona Township | 52.0% (±13.3 points) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Belleville Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Silver Lake (Essex County).
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 Belleville Township
Are renters in Belleville Township rent-burdened?
53.6% of renting households in Belleville 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 Belleville Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Belleville Township, NJ spends 32.6% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belleville township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belleville township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belleville township, Essex 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 Belleville township, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:04695, in state:34 county:013).
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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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