How many renters in Wayne Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.9% (±8.3 points) of renting households in Wayne Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.9% (±8.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.7% (±7.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wayne Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Wayne Township | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.9% (±5.4 points) | 11.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.3% (±11.7 points) | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.4% (±3.1 points) | 11.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±4.8 points) | 8.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±3.9 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.7% (±7.3 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.
Wayne Township against Passaic County, its state and the nation
| Wayne Township | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.9% (±8.3 points) | 57.0% (±1.8 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.7% (±7.3 points) | 48.4% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±4.1 points) | 34.1% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,692 (±$22,287) | $51,907 (±$1,513) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,164 (±$86) | $1,621 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Wayne Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in 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, Wayne Township ranks 11 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 335 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 Wayne Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | — | 47.9% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Haledon Borough | 3.0 mi | 59.0% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Totowa Borough | 3.2 mi | 60.2% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pequannock Township | 3.3 mi | 61.7% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Haledon Borough | 3.4 mi | 73.6% (±34.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park Borough | 3.4 mi | 32.1% (±13.3 points) | Lower |
| Pompton Plains | 3.6 mi | 66.6% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect Park Borough | 3.7 mi | 72.2% (±10.3 points) | Higher |
| Singac | 4.2 mi | 44.9% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lincoln Park Borough, NJ (32.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Prospect Park Borough, NJ (72.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Haledon Borough | 59.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 6 | West Milford Township | 58.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 7 | Passaic | 57.7% (±3.9 points) |
| 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 12 of 16 places in Passaic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Wayne Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Packanack Lake, Pines Lake, Preakness, William Paterson University of New Jersey.
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 Wayne Township
Are renters in Wayne Township rent-burdened?
47.9% of renting households in Wayne Township 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 Wayne Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wayne Township, NJ spends 29.0% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Passaic 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 Wayne township, Passaic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:77840, in state:34 county:031).
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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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