How many renters in Riverdale Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.0% (±17.3 points) of renting households in Riverdale Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.0% (±17.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±13.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.0% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Riverdale Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Riverdale Borough | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±13.3 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.1% (±7.8 points) | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.3% (±7.4 points) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.4% (±10.4 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.0% (±10.9 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±13.4 points) | 38.4% | 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.
Riverdale Borough against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Riverdale Borough | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.0% (±17.3 points) | 45.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±13.4 points) | 38.4% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.0% (±4.7 points) | 28.0% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $89,196 (±$33,814) | $79,949 (±$4,109) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,424 (±$329) | $1,904 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Riverdale Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Morris County (45.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Morris County, Riverdale Borough ranks 18 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 302 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 Riverdale Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Borough | — | 50.0% (±17.3 points) | — |
| Pompton Lakes Borough | 1.5 mi | 32.0% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Borough | 1.7 mi | 46.7% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pompton Plains | 2.0 mi | 66.6% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pequannock Township | 2.3 mi | 61.7% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pines Lake | 2.7 mi | 0.0% (±136.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingdale Borough | 2.9 mi | 56.9% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wanaque Borough | 3.5 mi | 44.2% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kinnelon Borough | 3.8 mi | 27.3% (±24.2 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 Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Mine Hill Township | 56.7% (±55.2 points) |
| 13 | Wharton Borough | 55.4% (±16.0 points) |
| 14 | Boonton Town | 53.4% (±14.5 points) |
| 15 | Madison Borough | 53.1% (±8.9 points) |
| 16 | Randolph Township | 52.8% (±11.5 points) |
| 17 | Long Hill Township | 50.5% (±27.5 points) |
| 18 | Riverdale Borough | 50.0% (±17.3 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Hanover Township | 48.1% (±19.0 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Mount Arlington Borough | 48.1% (±17.2 points) |
| 21 | Mountain Lakes Borough | 47.8% (±71.5 points) |
| 22 | Jefferson Township | 47.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 23 | Butler Borough | 46.7% (±12.4 points) |
| 24 | Morris Plains Borough | 45.7% (±16.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Morris 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 Riverdale Borough
Are renters in Riverdale Borough rent-burdened?
50.0% of renting households in Riverdale 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 Riverdale Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Riverdale Borough, NJ spends 30.0% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverdale borough, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverdale borough, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverdale borough, Morris 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 Riverdale borough, Morris County, New Jersey (county subdivision:63300, in state:34 county:027).
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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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