How many renters in Cresskill Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.3% (±15.7 points) of renting households in Cresskill Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.3% (±15.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.3% (±15.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.5% (±15.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cresskill Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Cresskill Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.3% (±2.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.2% (±13.9 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.6% (±12.4 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.6% (±4.6 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.0% (±3.3 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.3% (±15.3 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.
Cresskill Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Cresskill Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.3% (±15.7 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.3% (±15.3 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.5% (±15.1 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,599 (±$1,033) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Cresskill 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, Cresskill Borough ranks 22 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 172 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 Cresskill Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresskill Borough | — | 57.3% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Demarest Borough | 1.0 mi | 77.9% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tenafly Borough | 1.6 mi | 35.6% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Dumont Borough | 1.8 mi | 60.3% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Closter Borough | 2.3 mi | 50.0% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bergenfield Borough | 2.4 mi | 54.0% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haworth Borough | 2.6 mi | 52.8% (±49.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alpine Borough | 2.9 mi | 15.8% (±58.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford Borough | 3.2 mi | 50.7% (±9.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 (tie) | Emerson Borough | 59.1% (±34.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Fair Lawn Borough | 59.1% (±10.1 points) |
| 18 | Englewood | 59.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 19 | Northvale Borough | 58.3% (±18.8 points) |
| 20 | Paramus Borough | 57.7% (±12.7 points) |
| 21 | Ramsey Borough | 57.6% (±15.4 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Cresskill Borough | 57.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Oakland Borough | 57.3% (±24.8 points) |
| 24 | Park Ridge Borough | 57.0% (±19.0 points) |
| 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) |
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 Cresskill Borough
Are renters in Cresskill Borough rent-burdened?
57.3% of renting households in Cresskill 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 Cresskill Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cresskill Borough, NJ spends 40.5% (±15.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cresskill borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cresskill borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cresskill borough, Bergen 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 Cresskill borough, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:15820, in state:34 county:003).
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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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