How many renters in Summit, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.0% (±10.2 points) of renting households in Summit, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.0% (±10.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.6% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.5% (±6.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Summit
| Share of income spent on rent | Summit | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.7% (±7.8 points) | 11.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.2% (±3.5 points) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.6% (±6.8 points) | 13.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±3.8 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.6% (±9.5 points) | 42.8% | 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.
Summit against Union County, its state and the nation
| Summit | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.0% (±10.2 points) | 51.4% (±1.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.6% (±9.5 points) | 42.8% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.5% (±6.3 points) | 30.8% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $83,750 (±$9,351) | $64,756 (±$2,190) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,430 (±$210) | $1,730 (±$23) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Summit, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Union County (51.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Union County, Summit ranks 14 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 380 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 Summit
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | — | 45.0% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Springfield Township (Union County) | 2.0 mi | 40.2% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham Borough | 2.0 mi | 41.3% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountainside Borough | 2.4 mi | 81.6% (±28.9 points) | Higher |
| New Providence Borough | 2.5 mi | 37.7% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Short Hills | 2.5 mi | 44.3% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 2.8 mi | 55.2% (±57.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millburn Township | 2.9 mi | 52.1% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham Township | 3.8 mi | 62.1% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mountainside Borough, NJ (81.6%).
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 Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Linden | 52.5% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 | Kenilworth Borough | 52.0% (±24.6 points) |
| 10 | Hillside Township | 51.1% (±9.6 points) |
| 11 | Scotch Plains Township | 50.5% (±21.9 points) |
| 12 | Roselle Borough | 49.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 13 | Cranford Township | 48.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 14 | Summit | 45.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 15 | Springfield Township (Union County) | 40.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 16 | Roselle Park Borough | 39.6% (±11.3 points) |
| 17 | New Providence Borough | 37.7% (±11.6 points) |
| 18 | Westfield Town | 35.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 19 | Clark Township | 34.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 20 | Garwood Borough | 33.9% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Union 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 Summit
Are renters in Summit rent-burdened?
45.0% of renting households in Summit 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 Summit spend on rent?
The median renting household in Summit, NJ spends 25.5% (±6.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit city, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit city, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit city, Union 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 Summit city, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:71430, in state:34 county:039).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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