How many renters in Wanaque Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.2% (±18.6 points) of renting households in Wanaque Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.2% (±18.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.8% (±17.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wanaque Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Wanaque Borough | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 11.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±8.8 points) | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.7% (±9.6 points) | 11.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 25.3% (±15.2 points) | 8.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±7.4 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.8% (±17.1 points) | 48.4% | 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.
Wanaque Borough against Passaic County, its state and the nation
| Wanaque Borough | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.2% (±18.6 points) | 57.0% (±1.8 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.8% (±17.1 points) | 48.4% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±4.0 points) | 34.1% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,235 (±$34,591) | $51,907 (±$1,513) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,778 (±$248) | $1,621 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Wanaque Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Passaic County (57.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Passaic County, Wanaque Borough ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 397 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 Wanaque Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanaque Borough | — | 44.2% (±18.6 points) | — |
| Bloomingdale Borough | 2.5 mi | 56.9% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland Borough | 2.6 mi | 57.3% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pompton Lakes Borough | 2.7 mi | 32.0% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pines Lake | 3.3 mi | 0.0% (±136.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale Borough | 3.5 mi | 50.0% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Borough | 4.3 mi | 46.7% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ringwood Borough | 4.3 mi | 55.7% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Macopin | 4.9 mi | 19.4% (±69.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Passaic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Clifton | 57.6% (±5.3 points) |
| 9 | Bloomingdale Borough | 56.9% (±19.2 points) |
| 10 | Ringwood Borough | 55.7% (±30.9 points) |
| 11 | Wayne Township | 47.9% (±8.3 points) |
| 12 | Hawthorne Borough | 47.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 13 | Woodland Park Borough | 47.6% (±11.7 points) |
| 14 | Wanaque Borough | 44.2% (±18.6 points) |
| 15 | Little Falls Township | 42.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 16 | Pompton Lakes Borough | 32.0% (±16.3 points) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Passaic 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 Wanaque Borough
Are renters in Wanaque Borough rent-burdened?
44.2% of renting households in Wanaque 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 Wanaque Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wanaque Borough, NJ spends 28.9% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wanaque borough, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wanaque borough, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wanaque borough, Passaic 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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