How many renters in River Edge Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.7% (±15.4 points) of renting households in River Edge Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.7% (±15.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.4% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±8.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in River Edge Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | River Edge Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.5% (±13.1 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.9% (±4.7 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.0% (±10.3 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.3% (±7.1 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.4% (±13.7 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.
River Edge Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| River Edge Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.7% (±15.4 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.4% (±13.7 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±8.6 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,984 (±$18,351) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,879 (±$98) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In River Edge 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, River Edge Borough ranks 29 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 218 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 River Edge Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Edge Borough | — | 54.7% (±15.4 points) | — |
| New Milford Borough | 1.1 mi | 50.7% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oradell Borough | 2.1 mi | 33.3% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bergenfield Borough | 2.1 mi | 54.0% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood Borough | 2.1 mi | 54.2% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paramus Borough | 2.2 mi | 57.7% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochelle Park Township | 2.5 mi | 78.5% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hackensack | 2.6 mi | 51.4% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dumont Borough | 2.7 mi | 60.3% (±15.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Oakland Borough | 57.3% (±24.8 points) |
| 24 | Park Ridge Borough | 57.0% (±19.0 points) |
| 25 | Glen Rock Borough | 56.3% (±28.0 points) |
| 26 | Fairview Borough | 55.3% (±10.8 points) |
| 27 | Edgewater Borough | 55.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Harrington Park Borough | 54.7% (±34.1 points) |
| 28 (tie) | River Edge Borough | 54.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 30 | Maywood Borough | 54.2% (±13.1 points) |
| 31 | Bergenfield Borough | 54.0% (±10.1 points) |
| 32 | Palisades Park Borough | 53.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Garfield | 52.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Haworth Borough | 52.8% (±49.5 points) |
| 35 | Englewood Cliffs Borough | 51.9% (±23.3 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 River Edge Borough
Are renters in River Edge Borough rent-burdened?
54.7% of renting households in River Edge 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 River Edge Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in River Edge Borough, NJ spends 31.7% (±8.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Edge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Edge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Edge 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 River Edge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:63360, 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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Figures last updated on .
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