How many renters in Union City, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.3% (±3.2 points) of renting households in Union City, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.3% (±3.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.9% (±2.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.3% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Union City
| Share of income spent on rent | Union City | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.2% (±2.2 points) | 15.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±1.9 points) | 13.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±1.9 points) | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±2.3 points) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±1.5 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.9% (±2.8 points) | 37.5% | 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.
Union City against Hudson County, its state and the nation
| Union City | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.3% (±3.2 points) | 46.4% (±1.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.9% (±2.8 points) | 37.5% (±0.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.3% (±1.9 points) | 28.5% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,349 (±$3,061) | $75,879 (±$2,090) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,537 (±$48) | $1,894 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Union City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Hudson County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hudson County, Union City ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 242 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 Union City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | — | 53.3% (±3.2 points) | — |
| Weehawken Township | 0.8 mi | 41.7% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Hoboken | 1.5 mi | 33.0% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| West New York Town | 1.8 mi | 54.7% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Bergen Township | 1.9 mi | 54.7% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Secaucus Town | 2.1 mi | 35.7% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Guttenberg Town | 2.3 mi | 63.8% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
| Fairview Borough | 4.0 mi | 55.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jersey City | 4.2 mi | 44.4% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Weehawken Township, NJ (41.7%), Hoboken, NJ (33.0%), Secaucus Town, NJ (35.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Guttenberg Town, NJ (63.8%).
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 Hudson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guttenberg Town | 63.8% (±9.8 points) |
| 2 | East Newark Borough | 62.7% (±14.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | North Bergen Township | 54.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | West New York Town | 54.7% (±5.1 points) |
| 5 | Union City | 53.3% (±3.2 points) |
| 6 | Kearny Town | 51.8% (±5.2 points) |
| 7 | Bayonne | 46.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 8 | Harrison Town | 46.2% (±6.6 points) |
| 9 | Jersey City | 44.4% (±1.7 points) |
| 10 | Weehawken Township | 41.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 | Secaucus Town | 35.7% (±6.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Hudson 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 Union City
Are renters in Union City rent-burdened?
53.3% of renting households in Union City 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 Union City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Union City, NJ spends 32.3% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City city, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City city, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City city, Hudson 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 Union City city, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:74630, in state:34 county:017).
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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