How many renters in Union Township (Union County), NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.1% (±6.3 points) of renting households in Union Township (Union County), NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.1% (±6.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.7% (±5.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.4% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Union Township (Union County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Union Township (Union County) | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±3.3 points) | 11.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±3.9 points) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±3.6 points) | 13.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±3.6 points) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±3.2 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.7% (±5.4 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.
Union Township (Union County) against Union County, its state and the nation
| Union Township (Union County) | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.1% (±6.3 points) | 51.4% (±1.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.7% (±5.4 points) | 42.8% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.4% (±3.4 points) | 30.8% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,477 (±$8,866) | $64,756 (±$2,190) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,064 (±$98) | $1,730 (±$23) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Union Township (Union County), 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, Union Township (Union County) ranks 6 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 229 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 Township (Union County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Union County) | — | 54.1% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Kenilworth Borough | 1.6 mi | 52.0% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roselle Park Borough | 2.1 mi | 39.6% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Hillside Township | 2.1 mi | 51.1% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 2.4 mi | 55.2% (±57.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood Township | 2.7 mi | 53.5% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irvington Township | 2.8 mi | 52.4% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roselle Borough | 3.0 mi | 49.7% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranford Township | 3.3 mi | 48.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Roselle Park Borough, NJ (39.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountainside Borough | 81.6% (±28.9 points) |
| 2 | Berkeley Heights Township | 63.2% (±32.0 points) |
| 3 | Rahway | 56.7% (±8.7 points) |
| 4 | Plainfield | 56.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 5 | Fanwood Borough | 54.8% (±23.5 points) |
| 6 | Union Township (Union County) | 54.1% (±6.3 points) |
| 7 | Elizabeth | 53.6% (±3.3 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Union Township (Union County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Kean University, Union, Vauxhall.
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 Township (Union County)
Are renters in Union Township (Union County) rent-burdened?
54.1% of renting households in Union Township (Union County) 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 Township (Union County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Union Township (Union County), NJ spends 32.4% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, 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 Union township, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:74480, in state:34 county:039).
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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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