How many renters in Elmwood Park Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.9% (±9.1 points) of renting households in Elmwood Park Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.9% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.1% (±8.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±7.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Elmwood Park Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Elmwood Park Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.2% (±5.1 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.5% (±6.0 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.0% (±3.7 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±5.4 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.8% (±2.3 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.1% (±8.8 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.
Elmwood Park Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Elmwood Park Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.9% (±9.1 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.1% (±8.8 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±7.0 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,940 (±$21,307) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,074 (±$102) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Elmwood Park 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, Elmwood Park Borough ranks 42 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 304 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 Elmwood Park Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Park Borough | — | 49.9% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Saddle Brook Township | 1.4 mi | 46.3% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield | 1.8 mi | 52.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Lawn Borough | 2.2 mi | 59.1% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochelle Park Township | 2.2 mi | 78.5% (±23.6 points) | Higher |
| Paterson | 2.4 mi | 59.3% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lodi Borough | 2.7 mi | 50.8% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood Borough | 2.9 mi | 54.2% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Passaic | 3.3 mi | 57.7% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rochelle Park Township, NJ (78.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36 (tie) | Cliffside Park Borough | 51.4% (±7.3 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Hackensack | 51.4% (±4.5 points) |
| 38 | Lodi Borough | 50.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 39 | New Milford Borough | 50.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 40 | Leonia Borough | 50.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 41 | Closter Borough | 50.0% (±17.3 points) |
| 42 | Elmwood Park Borough | 49.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 43 | Fort Lee Borough | 48.4% (±5.0 points) |
| 44 | Lyndhurst Township | 47.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Ridgefield Borough | 47.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Ridgefield Park Village | 47.8% (±11.9 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Allendale Borough | 46.9% (±34.9 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Wallington Borough | 46.9% (±9.8 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 Elmwood Park Borough
Are renters in Elmwood Park Borough rent-burdened?
49.9% of renting households in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Elmwood Park Borough, NJ spends 29.9% (±7.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmwood Park borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmwood Park borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmwood Park 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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