How many renters in Wallington Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.9% (±9.8 points) of renting households in Wallington Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.9% (±9.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.5% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wallington Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Wallington Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.7% (±5.2 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.0% (±10.2 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±5.7 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±4.5 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±3.4 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.5% (±9.2 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.
Wallington Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Wallington Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.9% (±9.8 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.5% (±9.2 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±4.8 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,375 (±$13,784) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,625 (±$127) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Wallington Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bergen County (50.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bergen County, Wallington Borough ranks 48 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 352 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 Wallington Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington Borough | — | 46.9% (±9.8 points) | — |
| Wood-Ridge Borough | 1.0 mi | 38.0% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Passaic | 1.2 mi | 57.7% (±3.9 points) | Higher |
| Hasbrouck Heights Borough | 1.8 mi | 60.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield | 1.8 mi | 52.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lodi Borough | 2.1 mi | 50.8% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutherford Borough | 2.3 mi | 31.4% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Teterboro Borough | 2.4 mi | 79.5% (±25.8 points) | Higher |
| Moonachie Borough | 2.7 mi | 37.5% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rutherford Borough, NJ (31.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Passaic, NJ (57.7%), Teterboro Borough, NJ (79.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Elmwood Park Borough | 49.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 43 | Fort Lee Borough | 48.4% (±5.0 points) |
| 44 | Lyndhurst Township | 47.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Ridgefield Borough | 47.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Ridgefield Park Village | 47.8% (±11.9 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Allendale Borough | 46.9% (±34.9 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Wallington Borough | 46.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 49 | Westwood Borough | 46.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 50 | Little Ferry Borough | 46.7% (±11.0 points) |
| 51 | Saddle Brook Township | 46.3% (±15.4 points) |
| 52 | Hillsdale Borough | 45.8% (±20.9 points) |
| 53 | East Rutherford Borough | 45.2% (±12.4 points) |
| 54 | Mahwah Township | 45.1% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 13 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 Wallington Borough
Are renters in Wallington Borough rent-burdened?
46.9% of renting households in Wallington 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 Wallington Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wallington Borough, NJ spends 28.4% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wallington borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wallington borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wallington borough, Bergen 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 Wallington borough, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:76490, in state:34 county:003).
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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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