How many renters in Wood-Ridge Borough, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.0% (±18.2 points) of renting households in Wood-Ridge Borough, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.0% (±18.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.1% (±16.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.5% (±8.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wood-Ridge Borough
| Share of income spent on rent | Wood-Ridge Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 36.5% (±17.5 points) | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.1% (±5.3 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±8.8 points) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.6% (±5.6 points) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±7.9 points) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.1% (±16.4 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.
Wood-Ridge Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Wood-Ridge Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.0% (±18.2 points) | 50.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.1% (±16.4 points) | 42.5% (±1.2 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.5% (±8.2 points) | 30.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $97,105 (±$52,280) | $74,953 (±$1,923) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,878 (±$158) | $1,914 (±$21) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Wood-Ridge 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, Wood-Ridge Borough ranks 60 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 462 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 Wood-Ridge Borough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood-Ridge Borough | — | 38.0% (±18.2 points) | — |
| Wallington Borough | 1.0 mi | 46.9% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hasbrouck Heights Borough | 1.1 mi | 60.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Teterboro Borough | 1.5 mi | 79.5% (±25.8 points) | Higher |
| Moonachie Borough | 1.7 mi | 37.5% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lodi Borough | 1.9 mi | 50.8% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlstadt Borough | 2.1 mi | 61.7% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Passaic | 2.3 mi | 57.7% (±3.9 points) | Higher |
| South Hackensack Township | 2.3 mi | 74.0% (±15.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Teterboro Borough, NJ (79.5%), Passaic, NJ (57.7%), South Hackensack Township, NJ (74.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Mahwah Township | 45.1% (±11.1 points) |
| 55 | Upper Saddle River Borough | 44.3% (±25.9 points) |
| 56 | North Arlington Borough | 43.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 57 | Ridgewood Village | 41.4% (±10.8 points) |
| 58 | Teaneck Township | 40.7% (±9.3 points) |
| 59 | Waldwick Borough | 39.1% (±23.5 points) |
| 60 | Wood-Ridge Borough | 38.0% (±18.2 points) |
| 61 | Moonachie Borough | 37.5% (±32.9 points) |
| 62 | Tenafly Borough | 35.6% (±11.3 points) |
| 63 | River Vale Township | 34.9% (±20.9 points) |
| 64 | Oradell Borough | 33.3% (±20.6 points) |
| 65 | Midland Park Borough | 32.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 66 | Rutherford Borough | 31.4% (±8.5 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 Wood-Ridge Borough
Are renters in Wood-Ridge Borough rent-burdened?
38.0% of renting households in Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge Borough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wood-Ridge Borough, NJ spends 22.5% (±8.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wood-Ridge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wood-Ridge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wood-Ridge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
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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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