How many renters in Mahwah Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.1% (±11.1 points) of renting households in Mahwah Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.1% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±10.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±6.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mahwah Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Mahwah Township | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.4% (±9.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.3% (±6.7 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±8.0 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±6.6 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.5% (±3.1 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±10.7 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.
Mahwah Township against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Mahwah Township | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.1% (±11.1 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±10.7 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±6.3 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,684 (±$10,770) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,204 (±$206) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Mahwah 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, Mahwah Township ranks 54 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 376 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 Mahwah Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahwah Township | — | 45.1% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Ramsey Borough | 2.4 mi | 57.6% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Suffern | 3.0 mi | 47.3% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Hillburn | 3.2 mi | 63.7% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allendale Borough | 4.3 mi | 46.9% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Saddle River Borough | 4.5 mi | 44.3% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Airmont | 4.6 mi | 63.7% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland Borough | 4.6 mi | 57.3% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ringwood Borough | 4.8 mi | 55.7% (±30.9 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 Bergen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 51 | Saddle Brook Township | 46.3% (±15.4 points) |
| 52 | Hillsdale Borough | 45.8% (±20.9 points) |
| 53 | East Rutherford Borough | 45.2% (±12.4 points) |
| 54 | Mahwah Township | 45.1% (±11.1 points) |
| 55 | Upper Saddle River Borough | 44.3% (±25.9 points) |
| 56 | North Arlington Borough | 43.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 57 | Ridgewood Village | 41.4% (±10.8 points) |
| 58 | Teaneck Township | 40.7% (±9.3 points) |
| 59 | Waldwick Borough | 39.1% (±23.5 points) |
| 60 | Wood-Ridge Borough | 38.0% (±18.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 70 places in Bergen County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Mahwah Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Ramapo College of New Jersey.
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 Mahwah Township
Are renters in Mahwah Township rent-burdened?
45.1% of renting households in Mahwah 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 Mahwah Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mahwah Township, NJ spends 27.5% (±6.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mahwah township, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mahwah township, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mahwah township, Bergen 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 Mahwah township, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:42750, in state:34 county:003).
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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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