How many renters in Livingston Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.0% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Livingston Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.0% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.5% (±12.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.0% (±11.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Livingston Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Livingston Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.7% (±12.8 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.3% (±8.6 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±7.3 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.0% (±3.3 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.5% (±5.9 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.5% (±12.7 points) | 46.1% | 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.
Livingston Township against Essex County, its state and the nation
| Livingston Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.0% (±14.0 points) | 55.1% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.5% (±12.7 points) | 46.1% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.0% (±11.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $106,809 (±$51,100) | $51,273 (±$1,337) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,949 (±$443) | $1,531 (±$19) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Livingston Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Essex County (55.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Essex County, Livingston Township ranks 14 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 300 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 Livingston Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Township | — | 50.0% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Roseland Borough | 2.7 mi | 45.0% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hanover Township | 2.9 mi | 29.7% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millburn Township | 3.1 mi | 52.1% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Short Hills | 3.2 mi | 44.3% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Orange Township | 3.4 mi | 53.6% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florham Park Borough | 3.5 mi | 43.8% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Essex Fells Borough | 4.0 mi | 50.0% (±78.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham Borough | 4.3 mi | 41.3% (±14.3 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 Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Maplewood Township | 53.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 9 | Irvington Township | 52.4% (±5.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Caldwell Borough | 52.1% (±9.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Millburn Township | 52.1% (±12.4 points) |
| 12 | Verona Township | 52.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Essex Fells Borough | 50.0% (±78.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Livingston Township | 50.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 15 | South Orange Village | 49.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 16 | Montclair Township | 49.3% (±5.1 points) |
| 17 | Nutley Township | 48.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 18 | Bloomfield Township | 45.8% (±5.5 points) |
| 19 | West Caldwell Township | 45.7% (±17.5 points) |
| 20 | Roseland Borough | 45.0% (±21.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Essex 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 Livingston Township
Are renters in Livingston Township rent-burdened?
50.0% of renting households in Livingston 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 Livingston Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Livingston Township, NJ spends 30.0% (±11.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livingston township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livingston township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livingston township, Essex 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 Livingston township, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:40890, in state:34 county:013).
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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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