How many renters in Edgewater Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.0% (±12.2 points) of renting households in Edgewater Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.0% (±12.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.8% (±8.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Edgewater Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Edgewater Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±5.3 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.9% (±5.6 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.6% (±3.4 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±4.8 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 19.2% (±8.5 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.8% (±8.7 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.
Edgewater Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Edgewater Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.0% (±12.2 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.8% (±8.7 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±2.1 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $102,008 (±$17,533) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,579 (±$176) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Edgewater 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, Edgewater Borough ranks 27 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 212 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 Edgewater Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater Borough | — | 55.0% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Cliffside Park Borough | 0.8 mi | 51.4% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Borough | 1.5 mi | 55.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Lee Borough | 1.8 mi | 48.4% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palisades Park Borough | 2.0 mi | 53.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgefield Borough | 2.2 mi | 47.8% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Guttenberg Town | 2.7 mi | 63.8% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leonia Borough | 2.8 mi | 50.1% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgefield Park Village | 3.2 mi | 47.8% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
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 Edgewater Borough
Are renters in Edgewater Borough rent-burdened?
55.0% of renting households in Edgewater 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 Edgewater Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Edgewater Borough, NJ spends 31.3% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgewater borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgewater borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgewater 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 Edgewater borough, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:20020, 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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