How many renters in Ridgefield Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.8% (±10.1 points) of renting households in Ridgefield Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.8% (±10.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.8% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ridgefield Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Ridgefield Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±7.0 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±5.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.4% (±7.5 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.6% (±6.8 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±4.6 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±9.0 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.
Ridgefield Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Ridgefield Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.8% (±10.1 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±9.0 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.8% (±5.5 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,019 (±$9,632) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,095 (±$161) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Ridgefield Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bergen County (50.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bergen County, Ridgefield Borough ranks 45 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 337 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 Ridgefield Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield Borough | — | 47.8% (±10.1 points) | — |
| Fairview Borough | 1.0 mi | 55.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little Ferry Borough | 1.3 mi | 46.7% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palisades Park Borough | 1.3 mi | 53.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cliffside Park Borough | 1.6 mi | 51.4% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgefield Park Village | 1.6 mi | 47.8% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewater Borough | 2.2 mi | 55.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moonachie Borough | 2.4 mi | 37.5% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leonia Borough | 2.5 mi | 50.1% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | New Milford Borough | 50.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 40 | Leonia Borough | 50.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 41 | Closter Borough | 50.0% (±17.3 points) |
| 42 | Elmwood Park Borough | 49.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 43 | Fort Lee Borough | 48.4% (±5.0 points) |
| 44 | Lyndhurst Township | 47.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Ridgefield Borough | 47.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Ridgefield Park Village | 47.8% (±11.9 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Allendale Borough | 46.9% (±34.9 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Wallington Borough | 46.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 49 | Westwood Borough | 46.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 50 | Little Ferry Borough | 46.7% (±11.0 points) |
| 51 | Saddle Brook Township | 46.3% (±15.4 points) |
Showing 13 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 Ridgefield Borough
Are renters in Ridgefield Borough rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ridgefield Borough, NJ spends 28.8% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgefield borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgefield borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield borough, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:62910, 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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