How many renters in Bloomfield Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.8% (±5.5 points) of renting households in Bloomfield Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.8% (±5.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.7% (±4.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.8% (±1.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bloomfield Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Bloomfield Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.7% (±2.8 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±3.0 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±2.3 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.7% (±4.3 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±2.9 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.7% (±4.7 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.
Bloomfield Township against Essex County, its state and the nation
| Bloomfield Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.8% (±5.5 points) | 55.1% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.7% (±4.7 points) | 46.1% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.8% (±1.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,034 (±$6,193) | $51,273 (±$1,337) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,824 (±$58) | $1,531 (±$19) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Bloomfield Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Essex County (55.1%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Essex County, Bloomfield Township ranks 18 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 370 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 Bloomfield Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Township | — | 45.8% (±5.5 points) | — |
| Glen Ridge Borough | 1.0 mi | 37.0% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montclair Township | 1.7 mi | 49.3% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belleville Township | 1.7 mi | 53.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nutley Township | 1.8 mi | 48.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake (Essex County) | 2.0 mi | 31.0% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Montclair | 2.4 mi | 51.1% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Orange | 3.3 mi | 58.0% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Verona Township | 3.3 mi | 52.0% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Orange, NJ (58.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Verona Township | 52.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Essex Fells Borough | 50.0% (±78.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Livingston Township | 50.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 15 | South Orange Village | 49.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 16 | Montclair Township | 49.3% (±5.1 points) |
| 17 | Nutley Township | 48.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 18 | Bloomfield Township | 45.8% (±5.5 points) |
| 19 | West Caldwell Township | 45.7% (±17.5 points) |
| 20 | Roseland Borough | 45.0% (±21.2 points) |
| 21 | Cedar Grove Township | 38.2% (±15.9 points) |
| 22 | Glen Ridge Borough | 37.0% (±31.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Bloomfield Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Ampere North, Brookdale, Watsessing.
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 Bloomfield Township
Are renters in Bloomfield Township rent-burdened?
45.8% of renting households in Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bloomfield Township, NJ spends 28.8% (±1.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomfield township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomfield township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield township, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:06260, 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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