How many renters in Westfield Town, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.8% (±10.8 points) of renting households in Westfield Town, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.8% (±10.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.6% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.8% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westfield Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Westfield Town | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±5.1 points) | 11.6% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.8% (±11.9 points) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.4% (±4.6 points) | 13.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 22.1% (±9.1 points) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.2% (±5.2 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.6% (±9.5 points) | 42.8% | 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.
Westfield Town against Union County, its state and the nation
| Westfield Town | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.8% (±10.8 points) | 51.4% (±1.9 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.6% (±9.5 points) | 42.8% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.8% (±2.3 points) | 30.8% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $108,560 (±$17,618) | $64,756 (±$2,190) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,357 (±$209) | $1,730 (±$23) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Westfield Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Union County (51.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (51.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Union County, Westfield Town ranks 18 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 481 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 Westfield Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Town | — | 35.8% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Garwood Borough | 1.1 mi | 33.9% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranford | 1.8 mi | 56.7% (±17.8 points) | Higher |
| Scotch Plains Township | 2.0 mi | 50.5% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranford Township | 2.1 mi | 48.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountainside Borough | 2.2 mi | 81.6% (±28.9 points) | Higher |
| Fanwood Borough | 2.3 mi | 54.8% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township | 2.7 mi | 34.2% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield Township | 3.0 mi | 30.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cranford, NJ (56.7%), Mountainside Borough, NJ (81.6%).
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 Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Roselle Borough | 49.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 13 | Cranford Township | 48.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 14 | Summit | 45.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 15 | Springfield Township (Union County) | 40.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 16 | Roselle Park Borough | 39.6% (±11.3 points) |
| 17 | New Providence Borough | 37.7% (±11.6 points) |
| 18 | Westfield Town | 35.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 19 | Clark Township | 34.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 20 | Garwood Borough | 33.9% (±12.7 points) |
| 21 | Winfield Township | 30.0% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Union 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 Westfield Town
Are renters in Westfield Town rent-burdened?
35.8% of renting households in Westfield 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 Westfield Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westfield Town, NJ spends 26.8% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield town, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield town, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield town, Union 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 Westfield town, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:79040, in state:34 county:039).
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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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