How many renters in Kearny Town, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.8% (±5.2 points) of renting households in Kearny Town, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.8% (±5.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.2% (±5.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.6% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kearny Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Kearny Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.2% (±2.1 points) | 15.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.5% (±3.4 points) | 13.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±2.5 points) | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±3.1 points) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±1.6 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.2% (±5.0 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.
Kearny Town against Hudson County, its state and the nation
| Kearny Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.8% (±5.2 points) | 46.4% (±1.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.2% (±5.0 points) | 37.5% (±0.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.6% (±4.0 points) | 28.5% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,638 (±$3,481) | $75,879 (±$2,090) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,720 (±$39) | $1,894 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Kearny Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in 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, Kearny Town ranks 6 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 273 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 Kearny Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny Town | — | 51.8% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Harrison Town | 1.7 mi | 46.2% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Newark Borough | 2.0 mi | 62.7% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Arlington Borough | 2.3 mi | 43.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyndhurst Township | 3.1 mi | 47.9% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newark | 3.2 mi | 57.2% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belleville Township | 3.5 mi | 53.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Secaucus Town | 3.6 mi | 35.7% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Silver Lake (Essex County) | 3.7 mi | 31.0% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Secaucus Town, NJ (35.7%), Silver Lake (Essex County), NJ (31.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guttenberg Town | 63.8% (±9.8 points) |
| 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) |
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 Kearny Town
Are renters in Kearny Town rent-burdened?
51.8% of renting households in Kearny 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 Kearny Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kearny Town, NJ spends 31.6% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kearny town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kearny town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kearny town, Hudson County, New Jersey
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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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