How many renters in Hackensack, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.4% (±4.5 points) of renting households in Hackensack, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.4% (±4.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.5% (±4.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hackensack
| Share of income spent on rent | Hackensack | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.4% (±3.7 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±2.7 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±3.3 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±2.7 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±2.0 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.5% (±4.0 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.
Hackensack against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Hackensack | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.4% (±4.5 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.5% (±4.0 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±2.6 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,698 (±$8,482) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,911 (±$50) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Hackensack, 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, Hackensack ranks 37 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 278 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 Hackensack
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack | — | 51.4% (±4.5 points) | — |
| Maywood Borough | 1.3 mi | 54.2% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bogota Borough | 1.3 mi | 59.5% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Hackensack Township | 1.7 mi | 74.0% (±15.8 points) | Higher |
| Teaneck Township | 1.8 mi | 40.7% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Rochelle Park Township | 2.1 mi | 78.5% (±23.6 points) | Higher |
| Lodi Borough | 2.1 mi | 50.8% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hasbrouck Heights Borough | 2.4 mi | 60.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Teterboro Borough | 2.5 mi | 79.5% (±25.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Teaneck Township, NJ (40.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Hackensack Township, NJ (74.0%), Rochelle Park Township, NJ (78.5%), Teterboro Borough, NJ (79.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
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 Hackensack
Are renters in Hackensack rent-burdened?
51.4% of renting households in Hackensack 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 Hackensack spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hackensack, NJ spends 30.9% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hackensack city, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hackensack city, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hackensack 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 Hackensack city, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:28680, 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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