How many renters in Montclair Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.3% (±5.1 points) of renting households in Montclair Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.3% (±5.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.2% (±4.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Montclair Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Montclair Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±3.2 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.0% (±3.8 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.5% (±2.7 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±2.9 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±2.0 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.2% (±4.7 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.
Montclair Township against Essex County, its state and the nation
| Montclair Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.3% (±5.1 points) | 55.1% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.2% (±4.7 points) | 46.1% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±3.0 points) | 32.8% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,208 (±$10,998) | $51,273 (±$1,337) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,063 (±$92) | $1,531 (±$19) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Montclair Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in 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, Montclair Township ranks 16 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 311 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 Montclair Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair Township | — | 49.3% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Glen Ridge Borough | 1.4 mi | 37.0% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield Township | 1.7 mi | 45.8% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookdale | 1.7 mi | 53.3% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Verona Township | 1.8 mi | 52.0% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Grove Township | 2.5 mi | 38.2% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watsessing | 2.7 mi | 40.4% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nutley Township | 2.9 mi | 48.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Great Notch | 3.2 mi | 37.1% (±19.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 21 | Cedar Grove Township | 38.2% (±15.9 points) |
| 22 | Glen Ridge Borough | 37.0% (±31.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Montclair Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Upper Montclair.
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 Montclair Township
Are renters in Montclair Township rent-burdened?
49.3% of renting households in Montclair 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 Montclair Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Montclair Township, NJ spends 29.6% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montclair township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montclair township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montclair 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 Montclair township, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:47500, 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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