How many renters in Maplewood Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.5% (±11.7 points) of renting households in Maplewood Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.5% (±11.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.2% (±10.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.8% (±7.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Maplewood Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Maplewood Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±5.4 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.9% (±4.8 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.1% (±5.2 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.6% (±8.2 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.3% (±4.5 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.2% (±10.8 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.
Maplewood Township against Essex County, its state and the nation
| Maplewood Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.5% (±11.7 points) | 55.1% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.2% (±10.8 points) | 46.1% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.8% (±7.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,339 (±$8,722) | $51,273 (±$1,337) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,269 (±$210) | $1,531 (±$19) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Maplewood 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, Maplewood Township ranks 8 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 239 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 Maplewood Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Township | — | 53.5% (±11.7 points) | — |
| South Orange Village | 1.2 mi | 49.6% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vauxhall | 1.3 mi | 50.4% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irvington Township | 2.1 mi | 52.4% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union | 2.6 mi | 36.4% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Union County) | 2.7 mi | 54.1% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millburn Township | 2.7 mi | 52.1% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 2.9 mi | 55.2% (±57.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Short Hills | 3.0 mi | 44.3% (±20.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | North Caldwell Borough | 76.1% (±66.3 points) |
| 3 | Orange | 59.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 4 | East Orange | 58.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 5 | Newark | 57.2% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Belleville Township | 53.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | West Orange Township | 53.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 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) |
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 Maplewood Township
Are renters in Maplewood Township rent-burdened?
53.5% of renting households in Maplewood 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 Maplewood Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Maplewood Township, NJ spends 32.8% (±7.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maplewood township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maplewood township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maplewood 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 Maplewood township, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:43800, 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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