How many renters in West Milford Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.5% (±16.5 points) of renting households in West Milford Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.5% (±16.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.8% (±13.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.6% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Milford Township
| Share of income spent on rent | West Milford Township | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.0% (±11.0 points) | 11.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.6% (±4.0 points) | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±9.0 points) | 11.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.6% (±5.0 points) | 8.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.7% (±9.9 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.8% (±13.2 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.
West Milford Township against Passaic County, its state and the nation
| West Milford Township | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.5% (±16.5 points) | 57.0% (±1.8 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.8% (±13.2 points) | 48.4% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.6% (±5.8 points) | 34.1% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,308 (±$28,376) | $51,907 (±$1,513) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,737 (±$198) | $1,621 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In West Milford Township, 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, West Milford Township ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 156 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 West Milford Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Milford Township | — | 58.5% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Bloomingdale Borough | 5.6 mi | 56.9% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Lakes | 5.9 mi | 62.4% (±48.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ringwood Borough | 6.2 mi | 55.7% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wanaque Borough | 6.9 mi | 44.2% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Ridge | 7.6 mi | 48.4% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Borough | 7.8 mi | 46.7% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township | 8.0 mi | 53.8% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Center | 8.2 mi | 43.9% (±28.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Haledon Borough | 73.6% (±34.3 points) |
| 2 | Prospect Park Borough | 72.2% (±10.3 points) |
| 3 | Totowa Borough | 60.2% (±32.5 points) |
| 4 | Paterson | 59.3% (±2.9 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Passaic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for West Milford Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Hewitt, Macopin, Newfoundland, Upper Greenwood Lake.
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 West Milford Township
Are renters in West Milford Township rent-burdened?
58.5% of renting households in West Milford 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 West Milford Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Milford Township, NJ spends 33.6% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milford township, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milford township, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milford 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 West Milford township, Passaic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:79460, in state:34 county:031).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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