How many renters in Harrison Town, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.2% (±6.6 points) of renting households in Harrison Town, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.2% (±6.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.1% (±4.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harrison Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Harrison Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.4% (±3.9 points) | 15.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.9% (±3.1 points) | 13.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±4.3 points) | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.6% (±4.0 points) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.1% (±4.4 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.1% (±4.9 points) | 37.5% | 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.
Harrison Town against Hudson County, its state and the nation
| Harrison Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.2% (±6.6 points) | 46.4% (±1.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.1% (±4.9 points) | 37.5% (±0.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±1.6 points) | 28.5% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $84,711 (±$13,761) | $75,879 (±$2,090) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,226 (±$94) | $1,894 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Harrison Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hudson County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hudson County, Harrison Town ranks 8 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 363 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 Harrison Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Town | — | 46.2% (±6.6 points) | — |
| East Newark Borough | 0.8 mi | 62.7% (±14.3 points) | Higher |
| Newark | 1.7 mi | 57.2% (±2.1 points) | Higher |
| Kearny Town | 1.7 mi | 51.8% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake (Essex County) | 3.0 mi | 31.0% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ampere North | 3.0 mi | 68.2% (±17.7 points) | Higher |
| North Arlington Borough | 3.3 mi | 43.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Orange | 3.4 mi | 58.0% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Belleville Township | 3.5 mi | 53.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Newark Borough, NJ (62.7%), Newark, NJ (57.2%), Ampere North, NJ (68.2%).
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 Hudson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | East Newark Borough | 62.7% (±14.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | North Bergen Township | 54.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | West New York Town | 54.7% (±5.1 points) |
| 5 | Union City | 53.3% (±3.2 points) |
| 6 | Kearny Town | 51.8% (±5.2 points) |
| 7 | Bayonne | 46.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 8 | Harrison Town | 46.2% (±6.6 points) |
| 9 | Jersey City | 44.4% (±1.7 points) |
| 10 | Weehawken Township | 41.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 | Secaucus Town | 35.7% (±6.9 points) |
| 12 | Hoboken | 33.0% (±3.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Hudson 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 Harrison Town
Are renters in Harrison Town rent-burdened?
46.2% of renting households in Harrison Town 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 Harrison Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harrison Town, NJ spends 28.7% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison town, Hudson 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 Harrison town, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:30210, in state:34 county:017).
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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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