How many renters in Whippany, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.6% (±20.2 points) of renting households in Whippany, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.6% (±20.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.5% (±16.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.1% (±8.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Whippany
| Share of income spent on rent | Whippany | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.0% (±6.3 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.3% (±9.5 points) | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.6% (±5.1 points) | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.6% (±13.8 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±12.4 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.5% (±16.0 points) | 38.4% | 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.
Whippany against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Whippany | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.6% (±20.2 points) | 45.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.5% (±16.0 points) | 38.4% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.1% (±8.4 points) | 28.0% (±0.9 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $72,467 (±$24,799) | $79,949 (±$4,109) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,556 (±$1,057) | $1,904 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Whippany, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Morris County (45.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Morris County, Whippany ranks 10 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 86 of 237.
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 Whippany
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whippany | — | 57.6% (±20.2 points) | — |
| Cedar Knolls | 1.9 mi | 41.3% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Hills | 2.2 mi | 33.0% (±47.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 2.5 mi | 34.6% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Parsippany | 2.8 mi | 41.1% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hanover Township | 2.9 mi | 29.7% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morris Plains Borough | 3.1 mi | 45.7% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florham Park Borough | 3.5 mi | 43.8% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morristown Town | 3.6 mi | 37.4% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, NJ (34.6%).
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 Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Green Village | 78.6% (±23.8 points) |
| 5 | White Meadow Lake | 76.8% (±51.2 points) |
| 6 | Ledgewood | 73.9% (±28.9 points) |
| 7 | Pompton Plains | 66.6% (±22.4 points) |
| 8 | Landing | 66.5% (±32.1 points) |
| 9 | Towaco | 62.9% (±44.0 points) |
| 10 | Whippany | 57.6% (±20.2 points) |
| 11 | Millington | 49.0% (±40.4 points) |
| 12 | Oak Ridge | 48.4% (±23.3 points) |
| 13 | Lake Hopatcong | 46.1% (±21.5 points) |
| 14 | Flanders | 42.4% (±14.6 points) |
| 15 | Cedar Knolls | 41.3% (±29.2 points) |
| 16 | Parsippany | 41.1% (±6.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Morris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Whippany is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Hanover Township, whose figures include it.
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 Whippany
Are renters in Whippany rent-burdened?
57.6% of renting households in Whippany 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 Whippany spend on rent?
The median renting household in Whippany, NJ spends 33.1% (±8.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whippany CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whippany CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whippany CDP, 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 Whippany CDP, New Jersey (place:80540, in state:34).
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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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