How many renters in Rutherford Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.4% (±8.5 points) of renting households in Rutherford Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.4% (±8.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.3% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.3% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rutherford Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Rutherford Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.1% (±3.3 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 32.5% (±10.0 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.3% (±6.5 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±4.0 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±3.5 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.3% (±7.7 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.
Rutherford Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Rutherford Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.4% (±8.5 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.3% (±7.7 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.3% (±2.3 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $110,390 (±$11,253) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,966 (±$139) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Rutherford Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Bergen County (50.8%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Bergen County, Rutherford Borough ranks 66 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 511 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 Rutherford Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Borough | — | 31.4% (±8.5 points) | — |
| East Rutherford Borough | 1.1 mi | 45.2% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyndhurst Township | 1.6 mi | 47.9% (±8.4 points) | Higher |
| Wallington Borough | 2.3 mi | 46.9% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
| Wood-Ridge Borough | 2.3 mi | 38.0% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlstadt Borough | 2.3 mi | 61.7% (±18.7 points) | Higher |
| North Arlington Borough | 2.6 mi | 43.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nutley Township | 2.6 mi | 48.0% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Passaic | 2.8 mi | 57.7% (±3.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lyndhurst Township, NJ (47.9%), Wallington Borough, NJ (46.9%), Carlstadt Borough, NJ (61.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Wood-Ridge Borough | 38.0% (±18.2 points) |
| 61 | Moonachie Borough | 37.5% (±32.9 points) |
| 62 | Tenafly Borough | 35.6% (±11.3 points) |
| 63 | River Vale Township | 34.9% (±20.9 points) |
| 64 | Oradell Borough | 33.3% (±20.6 points) |
| 65 | Midland Park Borough | 32.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 66 | Rutherford Borough | 31.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 67 | Washington Township (Bergen County) | 16.3% (±40.7 points) |
| 68 | Alpine Borough | 15.8% (±58.8 points) |
| 69 | Old Tappan Borough | 9.7% (±37.1 points) |
| 70 | Rockleigh Borough | 0.0% (±127.4 points) |
Showing 11 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 Rutherford Borough
Are renters in Rutherford Borough rent-burdened?
31.4% of renting households in Rutherford 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 Rutherford Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rutherford Borough, NJ spends 22.3% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutherford borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutherford borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutherford borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
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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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