How many renters in Passaic, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.7% (±3.9 points) of renting households in Passaic, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.7% (±3.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.8% (±3.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.9% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Passaic
| Share of income spent on rent | Passaic | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.0% (±1.7 points) | 11.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±1.8 points) | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±2.6 points) | 11.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.6% (±1.5 points) | 8.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±1.7 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.8% (±3.5 points) | 48.4% | 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.
Passaic against Passaic County, its state and the nation
| Passaic | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.7% (±3.9 points) | 57.0% (±1.8 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.8% (±3.5 points) | 48.4% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.9% (±2.1 points) | 34.1% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,129 (±$2,174) | $51,907 (±$1,513) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,465 (±$40) | $1,621 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Passaic, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Passaic County (57.0%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Passaic County, Passaic ranks 7 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 168 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 Passaic
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic | — | 57.7% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Wallington Borough | 1.2 mi | 46.9% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Clifton | 1.7 mi | 57.6% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield | 1.9 mi | 52.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wood-Ridge Borough | 2.3 mi | 38.0% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
| Lodi Borough | 2.8 mi | 50.8% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hasbrouck Heights Borough | 2.8 mi | 60.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutherford Borough | 2.8 mi | 31.4% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Nutley Township | 2.9 mi | 48.0% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wallington Borough, NJ (46.9%), Wood-Ridge Borough, NJ (38.0%), Rutherford Borough, NJ (31.4%).
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 Passaic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Haledon Borough | 73.6% (±34.3 points) |
| 2 | Prospect Park Borough | 72.2% (±10.3 points) |
| 3 | Totowa Borough | 60.2% (±32.5 points) |
| 4 | Paterson | 59.3% (±2.9 points) |
| 5 | Haledon Borough | 59.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 6 | West Milford Township | 58.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 7 | Passaic | 57.7% (±3.9 points) |
| 8 | Clifton | 57.6% (±5.3 points) |
| 9 | Bloomingdale Borough | 56.9% (±19.2 points) |
| 10 | Ringwood Borough | 55.7% (±30.9 points) |
| 11 | Wayne Township | 47.9% (±8.3 points) |
| 12 | Hawthorne Borough | 47.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 13 | Woodland Park Borough | 47.6% (±11.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Passaic 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 Passaic
Are renters in Passaic rent-burdened?
57.7% of renting households in Passaic 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 Passaic spend on rent?
The median renting household in Passaic, NJ spends 34.9% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Passaic city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Passaic city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Passaic city, Passaic 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 Passaic city, Passaic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:56550, in state:34 county:031).
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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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