How many renters in Hillside Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.1% (±9.6 points) of renting households in Hillside Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.1% (±9.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.5% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hillside Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Hillside Township | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.0% (±4.3 points) | 11.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.7% (±8.8 points) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±4.9 points) | 13.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±6.3 points) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±5.7 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.5% (±7.7 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.
Hillside Township against Union County, its state and the nation
| Hillside Township | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.1% (±9.6 points) | 51.4% (±1.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.5% (±7.7 points) | 42.8% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±3.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $74,543 (±$8,698) | $64,756 (±$2,190) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,794 (±$108) | $1,730 (±$23) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Hillside Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Union County (51.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Union County, Hillside Township ranks 10 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 283 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 Hillside Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Township | — | 51.1% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Irvington Township | 1.9 mi | 52.4% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Union County) | 2.1 mi | 54.1% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union | 2.1 mi | 36.4% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabeth | 2.8 mi | 53.6% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roselle Park Borough | 2.9 mi | 39.6% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vauxhall | 3.2 mi | 50.4% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenilworth Borough | 3.3 mi | 52.0% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood Township | 3.4 mi | 53.5% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Plainfield | 56.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 5 | Fanwood Borough | 54.8% (±23.5 points) |
| 6 | Union Township (Union County) | 54.1% (±6.3 points) |
| 7 | Elizabeth | 53.6% (±3.3 points) |
| 8 | Linden | 52.5% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 | Kenilworth Borough | 52.0% (±24.6 points) |
| 10 | Hillside Township | 51.1% (±9.6 points) |
| 11 | Scotch Plains Township | 50.5% (±21.9 points) |
| 12 | Roselle Borough | 49.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 13 | Cranford Township | 48.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Hillside Township
Are renters in Hillside Township rent-burdened?
51.1% of renting households in Hillside Township 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 Hillside Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hillside Township, NJ spends 30.5% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillside township, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillside township, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillside township, 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 Hillside township, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:31980, 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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