How many renters in Lyndhurst Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.9% (±8.4 points) of renting households in Lyndhurst Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.9% (±8.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.8% (±8.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lyndhurst Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Lyndhurst Township | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±4.3 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.3% (±6.2 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.9% (±3.4 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±5.2 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.1% (±2.7 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.8% (±8.0 points) | 42.5% | 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.
Lyndhurst Township against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Lyndhurst Township | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.9% (±8.4 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.8% (±8.0 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±4.6 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,672 (±$7,357) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,796 (±$128) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Lyndhurst Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bergen County (50.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bergen County, Lyndhurst Township ranks 44 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 334 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 Lyndhurst Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Township | — | 47.9% (±8.4 points) | — |
| North Arlington Borough | 1.0 mi | 43.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutherford Borough | 1.6 mi | 31.4% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| East Rutherford Borough | 2.0 mi | 45.2% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belleville Township | 2.5 mi | 53.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Secaucus Town | 2.6 mi | 35.7% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Nutley Township | 2.8 mi | 48.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kearny Town | 3.1 mi | 51.8% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlstadt Borough | 3.3 mi | 61.7% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rutherford Borough, NJ (31.4%), Secaucus Town, NJ (35.7%).
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 Bergen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Lodi Borough | 50.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 39 | New Milford Borough | 50.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 40 | Leonia Borough | 50.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 41 | Closter Borough | 50.0% (±17.3 points) |
| 42 | Elmwood Park Borough | 49.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 43 | Fort Lee Borough | 48.4% (±5.0 points) |
| 44 | Lyndhurst Township | 47.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Ridgefield Borough | 47.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Ridgefield Park Village | 47.8% (±11.9 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Allendale Borough | 46.9% (±34.9 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Wallington Borough | 46.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 49 | Westwood Borough | 46.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 50 | Little Ferry Borough | 46.7% (±11.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 70 places in Bergen 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 Lyndhurst Township
Are renters in Lyndhurst Township rent-burdened?
47.9% of renting households in Lyndhurst 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 Lyndhurst Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lyndhurst Township, NJ spends 29.2% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyndhurst township, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyndhurst township, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyndhurst township, Bergen 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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