How many renters in Weehawken Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.7% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Weehawken Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.7% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.0% (±5.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.7% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Weehawken Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Weehawken Township | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.5% (±4.0 points) | 15.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.8% (±4.2 points) | 13.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±3.9 points) | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.6% (±3.7 points) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±2.5 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.0% (±5.9 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.
Weehawken Township against Hudson County, its state and the nation
| Weehawken Township | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.7% (±6.4 points) | 46.4% (±1.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.0% (±5.9 points) | 37.5% (±0.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.7% (±2.6 points) | 28.5% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $109,683 (±$14,165) | $75,879 (±$2,090) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,500 (±$313) | $1,894 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Weehawken Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hudson County (46.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hudson County, Weehawken Township ranks 10 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 427 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 Weehawken Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weehawken Township | — | 41.7% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Union City | 0.8 mi | 53.3% (±3.2 points) | Higher |
| West New York Town | 1.3 mi | 54.7% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
| Hoboken | 1.7 mi | 33.0% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| North Bergen Township | 1.8 mi | 54.7% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Guttenberg Town | 1.8 mi | 63.8% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
| Secaucus Town | 2.8 mi | 35.7% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Borough | 3.7 mi | 55.3% (±10.8 points) | Higher |
| Cliffside Park Borough | 4.0 mi | 51.4% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hoboken, NJ (33.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union City, NJ (53.3%), West New York Town, NJ (54.7%), North Bergen Township, NJ (54.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Hoboken | 33.0% (±3.2 points) |
Showing 9 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 Weehawken Township
Are renters in Weehawken Township rent-burdened?
41.7% of renting households in Weehawken 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 Weehawken Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Weehawken Township, NJ spends 25.7% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Weehawken township, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Weehawken township, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Weehawken township, 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 Weehawken township, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:77930, in state:34 county:017).
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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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