How many renters in Roseland Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.0% (±21.2 points) of renting households in Roseland Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.0% (±21.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.6% (±20.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±7.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Roseland Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Roseland Borough | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.9% (±8.8 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.4% (±12.3 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.8% (±15.2 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 24.9% (±15.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.4% (±7.1 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.6% (±20.0 points) | 46.1% | 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.
Roseland Borough against Essex County, its state and the nation
| Roseland Borough | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.0% (±21.2 points) | 55.1% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.6% (±20.0 points) | 46.1% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±7.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $123,603 (±$41,902) | $51,273 (±$1,337) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,297 (±$289) | $1,531 (±$19) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Roseland Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Essex County (55.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Essex County, Roseland Borough ranks 20 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 378 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 Roseland Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland Borough | — | 45.0% (±21.2 points) | — |
| Essex Fells Borough | 1.8 mi | 50.0% (±78.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Caldwell Township | 1.9 mi | 45.7% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caldwell Borough | 2.1 mi | 52.1% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Livingston Township | 2.7 mi | 50.0% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hanover Township | 2.8 mi | 29.7% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Orange Township | 3.4 mi | 53.6% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Verona Township | 3.6 mi | 52.0% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Brook | 3.8 mi | 28.4% (±14.9 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 Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 (tie) | Livingston Township | 50.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 15 | South Orange Village | 49.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 16 | Montclair Township | 49.3% (±5.1 points) |
| 17 | Nutley Township | 48.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 18 | Bloomfield Township | 45.8% (±5.5 points) |
| 19 | West Caldwell Township | 45.7% (±17.5 points) |
| 20 | Roseland Borough | 45.0% (±21.2 points) |
| 21 | Cedar Grove Township | 38.2% (±15.9 points) |
| 22 | Glen Ridge Borough | 37.0% (±31.3 points) |
Showing 9 of 22 places in Essex 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 Roseland Borough
Are renters in Roseland Borough rent-burdened?
45.0% of renting households in Roseland 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 Roseland Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Roseland Borough, NJ spends 29.0% (±7.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roseland borough, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roseland borough, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roseland borough, Essex 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 Roseland borough, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:64590, in state:34 county:013).
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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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