How many renters in West Orange Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.6% (±7.8 points) of renting households in West Orange Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.6% (±7.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.8% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.0% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Orange Township
| Share of income spent on rent | West Orange Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±4.9 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.4% (±5.4 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±3.7 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.4% (±2.5 points) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±3.3 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.8% (±7.1 points) | 46.1% | 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 Orange Township against Essex County, its state and the nation
| West Orange Township | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.6% (±7.8 points) | 55.1% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.8% (±7.1 points) | 46.1% (±1.3 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.0% (±3.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,397 (±$13,059) | $51,273 (±$1,337) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,897 (±$92) | $1,531 (±$19) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In West Orange Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Essex County (55.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Essex County, West Orange Township ranks 7 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 236 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 Orange Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange Township | — | 53.6% (±7.8 points) | — |
| Orange | 2.0 mi | 59.8% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Orange Village | 2.6 mi | 49.6% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Essex Fells Borough | 3.0 mi | 50.0% (±78.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Orange | 3.1 mi | 58.0% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watsessing | 3.3 mi | 40.4% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
| Livingston Township | 3.4 mi | 50.0% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roseland Borough | 3.4 mi | 45.0% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Ridge Borough | 3.4 mi | 37.0% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Watsessing, NJ (40.4%).
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 Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield Township (Essex County) | 90.4% (±26.3 points) |
| 2 | North Caldwell Borough | 76.1% (±66.3 points) |
| 3 | Orange | 59.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 4 | East Orange | 58.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 5 | Newark | 57.2% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Belleville Township | 53.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | West Orange Township | 53.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 8 | Maplewood Township | 53.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 9 | Irvington Township | 52.4% (±5.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Caldwell Borough | 52.1% (±9.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Millburn Township | 52.1% (±12.4 points) |
| 12 | Verona Township | 52.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Essex Fells Borough | 50.0% (±78.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for West Orange Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Pleasantdale.
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 Orange Township
Are renters in West Orange Township rent-burdened?
53.6% of renting households in West Orange 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 Orange Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Orange Township, NJ spends 32.0% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Orange township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Orange township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Orange township, Essex 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 Orange township, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:79800, in state:34 county:013).
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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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