How many renters in Jersey City, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.4% (±1.7 points) of renting households in Jersey City, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.4% (±1.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.4% (±1.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±0.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jersey City
| Share of income spent on rent | Jersey City | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.6% (±1.1 points) | 15.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.8% (±1.1 points) | 13.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.1% (±1.2 points) | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±1.0 points) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±1.0 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.4% (±1.4 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.
Jersey City against Hudson County, its state and the nation
| Jersey City | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.4% (±1.7 points) | 46.4% (±1.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.4% (±1.4 points) | 37.5% (±0.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±0.7 points) | 28.5% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $81,896 (±$3,159) | $75,879 (±$2,090) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,007 (±$39) | $1,894 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Jersey City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hudson County (46.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hudson County, Jersey City ranks 9 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 392 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 Jersey City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | — | 44.4% (±1.7 points) | — |
| Hoboken | 3.0 mi | 33.0% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Bayonne | 4.1 mi | 46.7% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kearny Town | 4.2 mi | 51.8% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Union City | 4.2 mi | 53.3% (±3.2 points) | Higher |
| Weehawken Township | 4.6 mi | 41.7% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Secaucus Town | 4.9 mi | 35.7% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Harrison Town | 5.1 mi | 46.2% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newark | 5.7 mi | 57.2% (±2.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hoboken, NJ (33.0%), Secaucus Town, NJ (35.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kearny Town, NJ (51.8%), Union City, NJ (53.3%), Newark, NJ (57.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 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 Jersey City
Are renters in Jersey City rent-burdened?
44.4% of renting households in Jersey City 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 Jersey City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jersey City, NJ spends 27.5% (±0.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jersey City city, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jersey City city, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jersey City city, 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 Jersey City city, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:36000, in state:34 county:017).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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