How many renters in Garfield, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.8% (±5.9 points) of renting households in Garfield, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.8% (±5.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.9% (±5.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.4% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Garfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Garfield | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±3.8 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.4% (±3.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.6% (±2.7 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±2.4 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±2.7 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.9% (±5.2 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.
Garfield against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Garfield | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.8% (±5.9 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.9% (±5.2 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.4% (±2.7 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,542 (±$7,853) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,688 (±$59) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Garfield, 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, Garfield ranks 33 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 246 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 Garfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield | — | 52.8% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Lodi Borough | 1.4 mi | 50.8% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saddle Brook Township | 1.8 mi | 46.3% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Park Borough | 1.8 mi | 49.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wallington Borough | 1.8 mi | 46.9% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Passaic | 1.9 mi | 57.7% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hasbrouck Heights Borough | 2.1 mi | 60.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wood-Ridge Borough | 2.3 mi | 38.0% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochelle Park Township | 2.4 mi | 78.5% (±23.6 points) | Higher |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 33 (tie) | Haworth Borough | 52.8% (±49.5 points) |
| 35 | Englewood Cliffs Borough | 51.9% (±23.3 points) |
| 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) |
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 Garfield
Are renters in Garfield rent-burdened?
52.8% of renting households in Garfield 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 Garfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Garfield, NJ spends 31.4% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield city, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield city, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield city, 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 Garfield city, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:25770, 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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