How many renters in Norwood Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
74.1% (±20.4 points) of renting households in Norwood Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 74.1% (±20.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 67.0% (±18.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.5% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Norwood Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Norwood Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.2% (±4.0 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.4% (±4.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.6% (±12.4 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.7% (±4.7 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±8.4 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 67.0% (±18.6 points) | 42.5% | 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.
Norwood Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Norwood Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 74.1% (±20.4 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 67.0% (±18.6 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.5% (±5.2 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $100,096 (±$96,715) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,094 (±$670) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Norwood Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Bergen County (50.8%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Bergen County, Norwood Borough ranks 6 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 32 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 Norwood Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Borough | — | 74.1% (±20.4 points) | — |
| Rockleigh Borough | 1.0 mi | 0.0% (±127.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Closter Borough | 1.4 mi | 50.0% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northvale Borough | 1.4 mi | 58.3% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrington Park Borough | 1.5 mi | 54.7% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tappan | 2.3 mi | 60.8% (±49.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alpine Borough | 2.4 mi | 15.8% (±58.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Demarest Borough | 2.6 mi | 77.9% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Tappan Borough | 2.8 mi | 9.7% (±37.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Old Tappan Borough, NJ (9.7%).
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 Bergen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodcliff Lake Borough | 86.9% (±32.0 points) |
| 2 | Teterboro Borough | 79.5% (±25.8 points) |
| 3 | Rochelle Park Township | 78.5% (±23.6 points) |
| 4 | Demarest Borough | 77.9% (±37.1 points) |
| 5 | Saddle River Borough | 75.8% (±35.4 points) |
| 6 | Norwood Borough | 74.1% (±20.4 points) |
| 7 | South Hackensack Township | 74.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 8 | Ho-Ho-Kus Borough | 69.4% (±53.3 points) |
| 9 | Wyckoff Township | 66.7% (±21.3 points) |
| 10 | Franklin Lakes Borough | 63.4% (±21.8 points) |
| 11 | Montvale Borough | 62.1% (±25.2 points) |
| 12 | Carlstadt Borough | 61.7% (±18.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 70 places in Bergen 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 Norwood Borough
Are renters in Norwood Borough rent-burdened?
74.1% of renting households in Norwood 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 Norwood Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Norwood Borough, NJ spends 38.5% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwood borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwood borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwood borough, Bergen 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 Norwood borough, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:53610, in state:34 county:003).
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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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