How many renters in New Providence Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.7% (±11.6 points) of renting households in New Providence Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.7% (±11.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.6% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.7% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Providence Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | New Providence Borough | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.0% (±10.2 points) | 11.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.1% (±9.7 points) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.0% (±7.2 points) | 13.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.2% (±6.1 points) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±4.7 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.6% (±10.6 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.
New Providence Borough against Union County, its state and the nation
| New Providence Borough | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.7% (±11.6 points) | 51.4% (±1.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.6% (±10.6 points) | 42.8% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.7% (±4.1 points) | 30.8% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $88,870 (±$8,493) | $64,756 (±$2,190) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,903 (±$119) | $1,730 (±$23) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In New Providence Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Union County (51.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Union County, New Providence Borough ranks 17 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 466 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 New Providence Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Providence Borough | — | 37.7% (±11.6 points) | — |
| Berkeley Heights Township | 1.8 mi | 63.2% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham Township | 2.3 mi | 62.1% (±17.4 points) | Higher |
| Summit | 2.5 mi | 45.0% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gillette | 2.6 mi | 100.0% (±63.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountainside Borough | 2.7 mi | 81.6% (±28.9 points) | Higher |
| Chatham Borough | 3.1 mi | 41.3% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Village | 3.4 mi | 78.6% (±23.8 points) | Higher |
| Springfield Township (Union County) | 3.8 mi | 40.2% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chatham Township, NJ (62.1%), Mountainside Borough, NJ (81.6%), Green Village, NJ (78.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Scotch Plains Township | 50.5% (±21.9 points) |
| 12 | Roselle Borough | 49.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 13 | Cranford Township | 48.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 14 | Summit | 45.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 15 | Springfield Township (Union County) | 40.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 16 | Roselle Park Borough | 39.6% (±11.3 points) |
| 17 | New Providence Borough | 37.7% (±11.6 points) |
| 18 | Westfield Town | 35.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 19 | Clark Township | 34.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 20 | Garwood Borough | 33.9% (±12.7 points) |
| 21 | Winfield Township | 30.0% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 11 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 New Providence Borough
Are renters in New Providence Borough rent-burdened?
37.7% of renting households in New Providence 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 New Providence Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Providence Borough, NJ spends 25.7% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Providence borough, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Providence borough, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Providence 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 New Providence borough, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:51810, in state:34 county:039).
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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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