How many renters in Bergenfield Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.0% (±10.1 points) of renting households in Bergenfield Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.0% (±10.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.8% (±8.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.2% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bergenfield Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Bergenfield Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±7.3 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.7% (±5.8 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±4.1 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.8% (±2.8 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±4.7 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.8% (±8.9 points) | 42.5% | 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.
Bergenfield Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Bergenfield Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.0% (±10.1 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.8% (±8.9 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.2% (±4.7 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,616 (±$10,969) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,752 (±$83) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Bergenfield Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bergen County (50.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bergen County, Bergenfield Borough ranks 31 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 230 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 Bergenfield Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergenfield Borough | — | 54.0% (±10.1 points) | — |
| New Milford Borough | 1.4 mi | 50.7% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dumont Borough | 1.6 mi | 60.3% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| River Edge Borough | 2.1 mi | 54.7% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Teaneck Township | 2.3 mi | 40.7% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cresskill Borough | 2.4 mi | 57.3% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tenafly Borough | 2.5 mi | 35.6% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Englewood | 2.5 mi | 59.0% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haworth Borough | 2.8 mi | 52.8% (±49.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tenafly Borough, NJ (35.6%).
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 Bergen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Glen Rock Borough | 56.3% (±28.0 points) |
| 26 | Fairview Borough | 55.3% (±10.8 points) |
| 27 | Edgewater Borough | 55.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Harrington Park Borough | 54.7% (±34.1 points) |
| 28 (tie) | River Edge Borough | 54.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 30 | Maywood Borough | 54.2% (±13.1 points) |
| 31 | Bergenfield Borough | 54.0% (±10.1 points) |
| 32 | Palisades Park Borough | 53.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Garfield | 52.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Haworth Borough | 52.8% (±49.5 points) |
| 35 | Englewood Cliffs Borough | 51.9% (±23.3 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Cliffside Park Borough | 51.4% (±7.3 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Hackensack | 51.4% (±4.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 70 places in Bergen 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 Bergenfield Borough
Are renters in Bergenfield Borough rent-burdened?
54.0% of renting households in Bergenfield 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 Bergenfield Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bergenfield Borough, NJ spends 32.2% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bergenfield borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bergenfield borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bergenfield borough, Bergen 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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