How many renters in Westwood Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.8% (±14.8 points) of renting households in Westwood Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.8% (±14.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.4% (±12.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westwood Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Westwood Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.1% (±6.5 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.6% (±6.7 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.2% (±10.2 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.4% (±8.3 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.4% (±8.7 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.4% (±12.0 points) | 42.5% | 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.
Westwood Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Westwood Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.8% (±14.8 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.4% (±12.0 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±3.2 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $106,432 (±$14,703) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,458 (±$218) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Westwood Borough, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bergen County (50.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bergen County, Westwood Borough ranks 49 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 354 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 Westwood Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Borough | — | 46.8% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Emerson Borough | 1.1 mi | 59.1% (±34.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsdale Borough | 1.4 mi | 45.8% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Bergen County) | 1.7 mi | 16.3% (±40.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| River Vale Township | 2.2 mi | 34.9% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oradell Borough | 2.2 mi | 33.3% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haworth Borough | 2.6 mi | 52.8% (±49.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrington Park Borough | 2.7 mi | 54.7% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodcliff Lake Borough | 3.0 mi | 86.9% (±32.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodcliff Lake Borough, NJ (86.9%).
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 Bergen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Fort Lee Borough | 48.4% (±5.0 points) |
| 44 | Lyndhurst Township | 47.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Ridgefield Borough | 47.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Ridgefield Park Village | 47.8% (±11.9 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Allendale Borough | 46.9% (±34.9 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Wallington Borough | 46.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 49 | Westwood Borough | 46.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 50 | Little Ferry Borough | 46.7% (±11.0 points) |
| 51 | Saddle Brook Township | 46.3% (±15.4 points) |
| 52 | Hillsdale Borough | 45.8% (±20.9 points) |
| 53 | East Rutherford Borough | 45.2% (±12.4 points) |
| 54 | Mahwah Township | 45.1% (±11.1 points) |
| 55 | Upper Saddle River Borough | 44.3% (±25.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 70 places in Bergen 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 Westwood Borough
Are renters in Westwood Borough rent-burdened?
46.8% of renting households in Westwood Borough 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 Westwood Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westwood Borough, NJ spends 29.0% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood borough, Bergen 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 Westwood borough, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:80270, in state:34 county:003).
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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 last updated on .
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