How many renters in Mountainside Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
81.6% (±28.9 points) of renting households in Mountainside Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 81.6% (±28.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 74.0% (±25.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Mountainside Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Mountainside Borough | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±13.7 points) | 11.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.9% (±7.5 points) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±13.7 points) | 13.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.5% (±19.9 points) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.6% (±13.4 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 74.0% (±25.6 points) | 42.8% | 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.
Mountainside Borough against Union County, its state and the nation
| Mountainside Borough | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 81.6% (±28.9 points) | 51.4% (±1.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 74.0% (±25.6 points) | 42.8% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 30.8% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $64,756 (±$2,190) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,730 (±$23) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Mountainside Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Union County (51.4%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Union County, Mountainside Borough ranks 1 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 9 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 Mountainside Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainside Borough | — | 81.6% (±28.9 points) | — |
| Springfield Township (Union County) | 1.8 mi | 40.2% (±11.6 points) | Lower |
| Westfield Town | 2.2 mi | 35.8% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Summit | 2.4 mi | 45.0% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| New Providence Borough | 2.7 mi | 37.7% (±11.6 points) | Lower |
| Garwood Borough | 2.8 mi | 33.9% (±12.7 points) | Lower |
| Fanwood Borough | 3.0 mi | 54.8% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 3.0 mi | 55.2% (±57.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranford | 3.3 mi | 56.7% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Springfield Township (Union County), NJ (40.2%), Westfield Town, NJ (35.8%), Summit, NJ (45.0%).
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 Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountainside Borough | 81.6% (±28.9 points) |
| 2 | Berkeley Heights Township | 63.2% (±32.0 points) |
| 3 | Rahway | 56.7% (±8.7 points) |
| 4 | Plainfield | 56.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 5 | Fanwood Borough | 54.8% (±23.5 points) |
| 6 | Union Township (Union County) | 54.1% (±6.3 points) |
| 7 | Elizabeth | 53.6% (±3.3 points) |
Showing 7 of 21 places in Union 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 Mountainside Borough
Are renters in Mountainside Borough rent-burdened?
81.6% of renting households in Mountainside Borough 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 Mountainside Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mountainside Borough, NJ spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountainside borough, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountainside borough, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountainside borough, Union 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 Mountainside borough, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:48510, in state:34 county:039).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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