How many renters in Hawthorne Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.8% (±9.9 points) of renting households in Hawthorne Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.8% (±9.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.6% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hawthorne Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Hawthorne Borough | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.1% (±6.0 points) | 11.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±5.3 points) | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.3% (±6.2 points) | 11.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±4.5 points) | 8.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±5.0 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.6% (±8.5 points) | 48.4% | 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.
Hawthorne Borough against Passaic County, its state and the nation
| Hawthorne Borough | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.8% (±9.9 points) | 57.0% (±1.8 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.6% (±8.5 points) | 48.4% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±3.6 points) | 34.1% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $80,183 (±$9,160) | $51,907 (±$1,513) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,830 (±$69) | $1,621 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Hawthorne Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Passaic County (57.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Passaic County, Hawthorne Borough ranks 12 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 340 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 Hawthorne Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Borough | — | 47.8% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Prospect Park Borough | 1.3 mi | 72.2% (±10.3 points) | Higher |
| North Haledon Borough | 1.5 mi | 73.6% (±34.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Rock Borough | 1.7 mi | 56.3% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haledon Borough | 2.1 mi | 59.0% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Lawn Borough | 2.6 mi | 59.1% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midland Park Borough | 2.8 mi | 32.7% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgewood Village | 2.9 mi | 41.4% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paterson | 2.9 mi | 59.3% (±2.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Prospect Park Borough, NJ (72.2%), Paterson, NJ (59.3%).
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 Passaic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | West Milford Township | 58.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 7 | Passaic | 57.7% (±3.9 points) |
| 8 | Clifton | 57.6% (±5.3 points) |
| 9 | Bloomingdale Borough | 56.9% (±19.2 points) |
| 10 | Ringwood Borough | 55.7% (±30.9 points) |
| 11 | Wayne Township | 47.9% (±8.3 points) |
| 12 | Hawthorne Borough | 47.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 13 | Woodland Park Borough | 47.6% (±11.7 points) |
| 14 | Wanaque Borough | 44.2% (±18.6 points) |
| 15 | Little Falls Township | 42.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 16 | Pompton Lakes Borough | 32.0% (±16.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Passaic 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 Hawthorne Borough
Are renters in Hawthorne Borough rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hawthorne Borough, NJ spends 29.0% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawthorne borough, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawthorne borough, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawthorne borough, Passaic 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 Hawthorne borough, Passaic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:30570, in state:34 county:031).
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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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