How many renters in Newark, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.2% (±2.1 points) of renting households in Newark, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.2% (±2.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.4% (±1.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.7% (±0.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Newark
| Share of income spent on rent | Newark | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.3% (±1.2 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.7% (±1.3 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±1.1 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±1.2 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±1.2 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.4% (±1.7 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.
Newark against Essex County, its state and the nation
| Newark | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.2% (±2.1 points) | 55.1% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.4% (±1.7 points) | 46.1% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.7% (±0.8 points) | 32.8% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,929 (±$1,461) | $51,273 (±$1,337) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,392 (±$21) | $1,531 (±$19) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Newark, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Essex County (55.1%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Essex County, Newark ranks 5 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 175 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 Newark
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | — | 57.2% (±2.1 points) | — |
| Harrison Town | 1.7 mi | 46.2% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| East Newark Borough | 2.0 mi | 62.7% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irvington Township | 3.1 mi | 52.4% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kearny Town | 3.2 mi | 51.8% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Orange | 3.5 mi | 58.0% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillside Township | 3.5 mi | 51.1% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ampere North | 3.7 mi | 68.2% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake (Essex County) | 3.9 mi | 31.0% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harrison Town, NJ (46.2%), Silver Lake (Essex County), NJ (31.0%).
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 Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield Township (Essex County) | 90.4% (±26.3 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 11 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 Newark
Are renters in Newark rent-burdened?
57.2% of renting households in Newark 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 Newark spend on rent?
The median renting household in Newark, NJ spends 33.7% (±0.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newark city, 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 Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:51000, 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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