How many renters in Fairfield Township (Essex County), NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
90.4% (±26.3 points) of renting households in Fairfield Township (Essex County), NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 45.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 90.4% (±26.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 79.4% (±19.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 45.0% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fairfield Township (Essex County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Fairfield Township (Essex County) | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.5% (±9.7 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±17.4 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 79.4% (±19.7 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.
Fairfield Township (Essex County) against Essex County, its state and the nation
| Fairfield Township (Essex County) | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 90.4% (±26.3 points) | 55.1% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 79.4% (±19.7 points) | 46.1% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 45.0% (±7.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,793 (±$52,916) | $51,273 (±$1,337) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,656 (±$563) | $1,531 (±$19) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Fairfield Township (Essex County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Essex County (55.1%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Essex County, Fairfield Township (Essex County) ranks 1 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1 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 Fairfield Township (Essex County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township (Essex County) | — | 90.4% (±26.3 points) | — |
| Pine Brook | 2.2 mi | 28.4% (±14.9 points) | Lower |
| West Caldwell Township | 2.5 mi | 45.7% (±17.5 points) | Lower |
| North Caldwell Borough | 2.6 mi | 76.1% (±66.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park Borough | 2.8 mi | 32.1% (±13.3 points) | Lower |
| Singac | 3.2 mi | 44.9% (±27.7 points) | Lower |
| Caldwell Borough | 3.3 mi | 52.1% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Montville Township | 3.5 mi | 33.8% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Towaco | 3.7 mi | 62.9% (±44.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pine Brook, NJ (28.4%), West Caldwell Township, NJ (45.7%), Lincoln Park Borough, NJ (32.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield Township (Essex County) | 90.4% (±26.3 points) |
| 2 | North Caldwell Borough | 76.1% (±66.3 points) |
| 3 | Orange | 59.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 4 | East Orange | 58.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 5 | Newark | 57.2% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Belleville Township | 53.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | West Orange Township | 53.6% (±7.8 points) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Essex 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 Fairfield Township (Essex County)
Are renters in Fairfield Township (Essex County) rent-burdened?
90.4% of renting households in Fairfield Township (Essex County) 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 Fairfield Township (Essex County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fairfield Township (Essex County), NJ spends 45.0% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield 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 Fairfield township, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:22385, 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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