How many renters in Fair Lawn Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.1% (±10.1 points) of renting households in Fair Lawn Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.1% (±10.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.0% (±8.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.3% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fair Lawn Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Fair Lawn Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±5.7 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.3% (±5.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.6% (±4.1 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.3% (±3.1 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±4.7 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.0% (±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.
Fair Lawn Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Fair Lawn Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.1% (±10.1 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.0% (±8.9 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.3% (±5.7 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,667 (±$17,916) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,917 (±$88) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Fair Lawn 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, Fair Lawn Borough ranks 17 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 146 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 Fair Lawn Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Lawn Borough | — | 59.1% (±10.1 points) | — |
| Glen Rock Borough | 1.7 mi | 56.3% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Park Borough | 2.2 mi | 49.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saddle Brook Township | 2.6 mi | 46.3% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorne Borough | 2.6 mi | 47.8% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paramus Borough | 2.6 mi | 57.7% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paterson | 2.8 mi | 59.3% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochelle Park Township | 2.9 mi | 78.5% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect Park Borough | 3.0 mi | 72.2% (±10.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Montvale Borough | 62.1% (±25.2 points) |
| 12 | Carlstadt Borough | 61.7% (±18.7 points) |
| 13 | Hasbrouck Heights Borough | 60.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 14 | Dumont Borough | 60.3% (±15.6 points) |
| 15 | Bogota Borough | 59.5% (±14.9 points) |
| 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) |
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 Fair Lawn Borough
Are renters in Fair Lawn Borough rent-burdened?
59.1% of renting households in Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fair Lawn Borough, NJ spends 36.3% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Lawn borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Lawn borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn borough, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:22470, 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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