How many renters in West New York Town, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.7% (±5.1 points) of renting households in West New York Town, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.7% (±5.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.2% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.2% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in West New York Town
| Share of income spent on rent | West New York Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±2.1 points) | 15.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±2.5 points) | 13.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.1% (±2.6 points) | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±2.1 points) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±2.7 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.2% (±4.3 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.
West New York Town against Hudson County, its state and the nation
| West New York Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.7% (±5.1 points) | 46.4% (±1.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.2% (±4.3 points) | 37.5% (±0.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.2% (±1.8 points) | 28.5% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,228 (±$6,743) | $75,879 (±$2,090) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,716 (±$56) | $1,894 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In West New York Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Hudson County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hudson County, West New York Town ranks 4 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 221 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 New York Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West New York Town | — | 54.7% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Guttenberg Town | 0.5 mi | 63.8% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Bergen Township | 1.0 mi | 54.7% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weehawken Township | 1.3 mi | 41.7% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Union City | 1.8 mi | 53.3% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Borough | 2.4 mi | 55.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cliffside Park Borough | 2.7 mi | 51.4% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hoboken | 3.0 mi | 33.0% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Secaucus Town | 3.1 mi | 35.7% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Weehawken Township, NJ (41.7%), Hoboken, NJ (33.0%), Secaucus Town, NJ (35.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guttenberg Town | 63.8% (±9.8 points) |
| 2 | East Newark Borough | 62.7% (±14.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | North Bergen Township | 54.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 10 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 West New York Town
Are renters in West New York Town rent-burdened?
54.7% of renting households in West New York Town 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 New York Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in West New York Town, NJ spends 32.2% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West New York town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West New York town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West New York town, 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 West New York town, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:79610, in state:34 county:017).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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