How many renters in Fort Lee Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.4% (±5.0 points) of renting households in Fort Lee Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.4% (±5.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.2% (±4.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Lee Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Lee Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.7% (±3.6 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±3.8 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.2% (±3.5 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±3.1 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.2% (±1.9 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.2% (±4.6 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.
Fort Lee Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Fort Lee Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.4% (±5.0 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.2% (±4.6 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±1.9 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $88,750 (±$12,390) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,270 (±$112) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Fort Lee 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, Fort Lee Borough ranks 43 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 322 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 Fort Lee Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lee Borough | — | 48.4% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Leonia Borough | 1.3 mi | 50.1% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palisades Park Borough | 1.4 mi | 53.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewater Borough | 1.8 mi | 55.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cliffside Park Borough | 2.2 mi | 51.4% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgefield Borough | 2.6 mi | 47.8% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgefield Park Village | 2.6 mi | 47.8% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Borough | 2.6 mi | 55.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Englewood Cliffs Borough | 2.7 mi | 51.9% (±23.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 49 | Westwood Borough | 46.8% (±14.8 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 Fort Lee Borough
Are renters in Fort Lee Borough rent-burdened?
48.4% of renting households in Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Lee Borough, NJ spends 29.4% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lee borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lee borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee borough, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:24420, 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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