How many renters in Garwood Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.9% (±12.7 points) of renting households in Garwood Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.9% (±12.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.2% (±11.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Garwood Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Garwood Borough | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±5.0 points) | 11.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.3% (±10.8 points) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±6.7 points) | 13.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 26.1% (±12.9 points) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.7% (±4.5 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.2% (±11.9 points) | 42.8% | 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.
Garwood Borough against Union County, its state and the nation
| Garwood Borough | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.9% (±12.7 points) | 51.4% (±1.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.2% (±11.9 points) | 42.8% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±2.0 points) | 30.8% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,763 (±$19,796) | $64,756 (±$2,190) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,753 (±$224) | $1,730 (±$23) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Garwood Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Union County (51.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Union County, Garwood Borough ranks 20 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 494 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 Garwood Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garwood Borough | — | 33.9% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Cranford | 0.8 mi | 56.7% (±17.8 points) | Higher |
| Westfield Town | 1.1 mi | 35.8% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranford Township | 1.1 mi | 48.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield Township | 2.1 mi | 30.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township | 2.3 mi | 34.2% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenilworth Borough | 2.6 mi | 52.0% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountainside Borough | 2.8 mi | 81.6% (±28.9 points) | Higher |
| Scotch Plains Township | 2.9 mi | 50.5% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cranford, NJ (56.7%), Mountainside Borough, NJ (81.6%).
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 Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Summit | 45.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 15 | Springfield Township (Union County) | 40.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 16 | Roselle Park Borough | 39.6% (±11.3 points) |
| 17 | New Providence Borough | 37.7% (±11.6 points) |
| 18 | Westfield Town | 35.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 19 | Clark Township | 34.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 20 | Garwood Borough | 33.9% (±12.7 points) |
| 21 | Winfield Township | 30.0% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 21 places in Union 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 Garwood Borough
Are renters in Garwood Borough rent-burdened?
33.9% of renting households in Garwood 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 Garwood Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Garwood Borough, NJ spends 26.9% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garwood borough, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garwood borough, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garwood borough, Union 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 Garwood borough, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:25800, in state:34 county:039).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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