RANKING · 2024 ACS · 297 SHOWN OF 297

Most owner cost-burdened, New Jersey cities

New Jersey cities ranked by the share of owner households spending 30% or more of income on housing costs (2024 ACS). This list covers the 297 cities in New Jersey that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPOWNER COST-BURDENED HOUSEHOLDSVS 2010

01Fort Dix, NJNJ7,984100.0%–

02Prospect Park, NJNJ6,45058.1%−1.3 pts

03Ampere North, NJNJ5,02957.9%–

04Paterson, NJNJ161,79349.4%−12.9 pts

05Laurence Harbor, NJNJ6,19146.8%+8.1 pts

06Passaic, NJNJ71,33745.7%−14.5 pts

07McKee City, NJNJ10,73144.9%–

08Lakewood, NJNJ69,58544.6%−13.7 pts

09Cliffside Park, NJNJ26,53944.5%−2.5 pts

10Vauxhall, NJNJ6,15744.4%–

11Harrison, NJNJ22,10544.0%−16.4 pts

12Newark, NJNJ323,80843.2%−13.4 pts

13Elizabeth, NJNJ141,67542.2%−16.1 pts

14Salem, NJNJ5,38941.0%+4.1 pts

15Kearny, NJNJ40,86241.0%−6.4 pts

16Garfield, NJNJ33,35340.9%−13.7 pts

17South Amboy, NJNJ10,40340.7%+2.9 pts

18Golden Triangle, NJNJ5,76540.3%−6.1 pts

19Woodland Park, NJNJ13,62340.0%−4.4 pts

20Wanaque, NJNJ11,41839.9%−10.9 pts

21Bogota, NJNJ9,81639.9%−4.9 pts

22Bayonne, NJNJ74,74439.4%−6.7 pts

23Freehold, NJNJ12,56238.9%−5.6 pts

24Mount Arlington, NJNJ5,98538.4%−5.6 pts

25Franklin, NJNJ5,08338.4%−0.8 pts

26Hackensack, NJNJ46,38038.2%−12.3 pts

27Perth Amboy, NJNJ56,73938.2%−17.7 pts

28East Orange, NJNJ72,15938.1%−18.7 pts

29Union City, NJNJ66,65638.0%−19.0 pts

30Leonia, NJNJ9,44138.0%−1.8 pts

31Garwood, NJNJ5,39037.9%−5.8 pts

32Gloucester City, NJNJ11,64337.6%−0.2 pts

33East Rutherford, NJNJ10,56637.4%−3.0 pts

34Guttenberg, NJNJ11,91037.2%−22.8 pts

35Totowa, NJNJ11,16637.1%−9.0 pts

36Washington, NJNJ7,32637.1%−3.8 pts

37Linden, NJNJ45,75236.9%−10.9 pts

38Rahway, NJNJ31,01036.9%−9.4 pts

39Long Branch, NJNJ33,32136.9%−10.9 pts

40North Caldwell, NJNJ6,81536.8%+0.9 pts

41Ventnor City, NJNJ9,34536.8%−10.5 pts

42Harrington Park, NJNJ5,05236.7%−6.0 pts

43Leisure, NJNJ5,75136.6%−9.2 pts

44Little Ferry, NJNJ11,09936.5%−15.9 pts

45Fairview, NJNJ15,50936.4%−16.8 pts

46Englewood, NJNJ30,03536.4%−15.5 pts

47North Arlington, NJNJ16,60136.3%−8.6 pts

48North Plainfield, NJNJ22,87936.2%−10.9 pts

49Haledon, NJNJ9,12536.2%−20.1 pts

50Cape May Court House, NJNJ5,62836.1%−17.5 pts

51Hawthorne, NJNJ20,16936.1%−8.6 pts

52Forked River, NJNJ5,19635.7%−4.1 pts

53Ridgefield Park, NJNJ13,37235.7%−15.3 pts

54Iselin, NJNJ19,55135.7%−1.8 pts

55Atlantic City, NJNJ38,78735.4%−17.6 pts

56Pleasantville, NJNJ20,85335.3%−20.0 pts

57Cherry Hill Mall, NJNJ14,54135.2%+4.5 pts

58Plainfield, NJNJ57,14135.2%−17.6 pts

59Holiday City-Berkeley, NJNJ12,99535.0%−8.8 pts

60Dunellen, NJNJ8,33734.8%−0.2 pts

61Williamstown, NJNJ14,70534.7%−11.5 pts

62Jersey City, NJNJ302,01334.5%−13.2 pts

63Elmwood Park, NJNJ21,53434.5%−13.6 pts

64Absecon, NJNJ9,20934.4%−4.9 pts

65Lincoln Park, NJNJ10,95034.4%−1.7 pts

66North Haledon, NJNJ9,08934.2%−1.6 pts

67Wharton, NJNJ7,61834.0%−16.6 pts

68Paramus, NJNJ26,72334.0%−3.3 pts

69Hightstown, NJNJ6,00734.0%−6.5 pts

70Woodbridge, NJNJ20,75633.9%−3.3 pts

71Jamesburg, NJNJ5,81933.8%−12.7 pts

72Wallington, NJNJ12,09233.7%−17.9 pts

73West New York, NJNJ53,19233.6%−18.9 pts

74Hasbrouck Heights, NJNJ12,21133.5%−3.1 pts

75Colonia, NJNJ18,58733.4%−7.9 pts

76Paulsboro, NJNJ6,32933.4%−1.2 pts

77New Milford, NJNJ17,13333.4%−12.5 pts

78Preakness, NJNJ18,52033.3%–

79New Brunswick, NJNJ57,13333.2%−11.9 pts

80Bloomingdale, NJNJ7,85333.0%−16.0 pts

81Bridgeton, NJNJ28,30733.0%−5.4 pts

82Dumont, NJNJ18,50132.9%−12.6 pts

83Smithville, NJNJ9,54532.9%−11.6 pts

84Palisades Park, NJNJ20,31732.8%−30.1 pts

85Echelon, NJNJ13,28432.8%−5.4 pts

86Avenel, NJNJ17,12132.7%−5.0 pts

87Upper Saddle River, NJNJ8,65032.6%−7.7 pts

88Clifton, NJNJ91,12732.5%−15.1 pts

89Ridgefield, NJNJ11,54732.4%−24.4 pts

90West Long Branch, NJNJ8,62532.4%−9.1 pts

91Camden, NJNJ71,43032.3%−7.3 pts

92Newton, NJNJ8,48632.3%−22.0 pts

93Asbury Park, NJNJ15,63232.2%−24.0 pts

94Somers Point, NJNJ10,59032.1%−7.2 pts

95Eatontown, NJNJ13,60732.0%−9.1 pts

96Boonton, NJNJ8,92032.0%−5.5 pts

97Red Bank, NJNJ12,89631.9%−13.4 pts

98Brigantine, NJNJ7,65831.8%−12.3 pts

99Kinnelon, NJNJ10,13831.7%−10.2 pts

100Middlesex, NJNJ14,74031.7%−6.5 pts

101Dover, NJNJ18,91931.6%−15.6 pts

102Roselle, NJNJ23,26131.5%−20.7 pts

103Lake Hopatcong, NJNJ10,25931.4%–

104Vineland, NJNJ62,70331.3%−3.0 pts

105Matawan, NJNJ9,76831.3%−18.8 pts

106Pine Hill, NJNJ10,90931.3%−14.5 pts

107Emerson, NJNJ7,37131.3%−14.0 pts

108Bellmawr, NJNJ11,87431.2%−3.9 pts

109Keansburg, NJNJ9,81831.2%−27.8 pts

110Beckett, NJNJ5,01731.1%−2.2 pts

111Norwood, NJNJ5,81731.1%−16.7 pts

112Watsessing, NJNJ8,23230.9%–

113Oceanport, NJNJ6,54030.8%−7.2 pts

114Roselle Park, NJNJ15,60330.7%−15.4 pts

115Browns Mills, NJNJ9,67230.6%−6.3 pts

116Morganville, NJNJ5,90230.6%−14.2 pts

117Midland Park, NJNJ7,03930.4%−18.5 pts

118Hammonton, NJNJ15,06030.3%−11.5 pts

119Edgewater, NJNJ15,49930.3%−17.7 pts

120Franklin Lakes, NJNJ11,18030.2%−10.8 pts

121Beachwood, NJNJ11,34030.2%−8.1 pts

122Caldwell, NJNJ9,37530.2%−12.0 pts

123Ledgewood, NJNJ5,37730.0%–

124Bergenfield, NJNJ28,75430.0%−18.0 pts

125Ocean City, NJNJ11,10129.9%−11.5 pts

126Mystic Island, NJNJ8,25929.9%−15.3 pts

127Crestwood, NJNJ7,83029.9%−4.9 pts

128Belmar, NJNJ5,85329.8%−7.1 pts

129Englewood Cliffs, NJNJ5,38429.7%−13.8 pts

130Kenilworth, NJNJ8,60229.7%−11.5 pts

131Pine Lake Park, NJNJ9,79529.6%−13.3 pts

132Bound Brook, NJNJ13,03829.5%−19.8 pts

133Manville, NJNJ10,93229.5%−21.4 pts

134Carneys Point, NJNJ8,05029.4%−4.5 pts

135Pennsville, NJNJ12,23329.4%−1.2 pts

136Old Tappan, NJNJ6,68629.3%−4.6 pts

137Berlin, NJNJ7,62829.3%−8.1 pts

138Pine Brook, NJNJ5,96129.2%–

139Ridgewood, NJNJ26,52729.2%−9.3 pts

140Manasquan, NJNJ5,95429.1%−7.6 pts

141Closter, NJNJ8,66329.0%−20.7 pts

142Point Pleasant, NJNJ19,71229.0%−10.1 pts

143Fords, NJNJ12,77128.9%−13.5 pts

144Allendale, NJNJ7,11628.9%−7.8 pts

145Burlington, NJNJ10,24328.7%−7.4 pts

146Somerville, NJNJ14,66528.7%−16.9 pts

147Strathmore, NJNJ6,70828.6%−6.8 pts

148Oakland, NJNJ12,83728.4%−13.3 pts

149Sicklerville, NJNJ44,99828.3%–

150Heathcote, NJNJ7,71728.2%−10.0 pts

151Parsippany, NJNJ21,34528.2%–

152Oak Ridge, NJNJ10,95428.1%–

153Spotswood, NJNJ8,23628.1%−16.6 pts

154West Freehold, NJNJ14,88328.1%−9.5 pts

155Runnemede, NJNJ8,44328.0%−11.0 pts

156Raritan, NJNJ8,51628.0%−16.3 pts

157River Edge, NJNJ12,15928.0%−10.3 pts

158Keyport, NJNJ7,23527.8%−11.7 pts

159Lake Hiawatha, NJNJ11,01827.5%–

160Fort Lee, NJNJ40,34527.5%−10.7 pts

161Marlton, NJNJ10,92227.5%−9.1 pts

162Palmyra, NJNJ7,66427.4%−7.8 pts

163Glassboro, NJNJ24,48327.4%−13.8 pts

164East Freehold, NJNJ5,09627.3%−9.9 pts

165Millville, NJNJ28,09827.3%−10.2 pts

166Woodbury, NJNJ10,13027.3%−5.4 pts

167Maywood, NJNJ10,16627.2%−12.1 pts

168Pompton Plains, NJNJ10,97127.1%–

169Toms River, NJNJ94,95627.0%−11.6 pts

170Hillsdale, NJNJ10,21427.0%−11.4 pts

171Villas, NJNJ9,73527.0%−16.1 pts

172Carteret, NJNJ25,78126.9%−23.3 pts

173Pompton Lakes, NJNJ11,24626.8%−22.2 pts

174Glendora, NJNJ5,43126.7%−13.7 pts

175Sayreville, NJNJ46,78726.7%−9.3 pts

176Park Ridge, NJNJ9,57126.7%−12.6 pts

177Clementon, NJNJ5,74426.5%−14.2 pts

178Clayton, NJNJ9,04126.5%−9.2 pts

179Lake Mohawk, NJNJ9,50826.5%−11.6 pts

180Union Beach, NJNJ5,70826.4%−27.0 pts

181Somerdale, NJNJ5,82326.4%−8.6 pts

182Lincroft, NJNJ6,93926.3%+3.1 pts

183White Horse, NJNJ10,50726.2%−12.6 pts

184Mercerville, NJNJ13,53526.2%−11.2 pts

185Margate City, NJNJ5,19426.2%−13.7 pts

186Bargaintown, NJNJ5,37726.1%–

187Budd Lake, NJNJ10,65026.1%−15.0 pts

188Tinton Falls, NJNJ19,53926.1%−11.4 pts

189Ringwood, NJNJ11,85326.0%−6.1 pts

190Troy Hills, NJNJ5,17926.0%–

191Succasunna, NJNJ9,79925.9%−12.5 pts

192Collingswood, NJNJ14,38625.9%−11.4 pts

193Tenafly, NJNJ15,23725.9%−14.9 pts

194Cresskill, NJNJ9,25725.8%−10.4 pts

195Lodi, NJNJ26,18725.8%−32.2 pts

196Florham Park, NJNJ14,45625.8%−6.1 pts

197Old Bridge, NJNJ28,23625.8%−10.6 pts

198Yardville, NJNJ6,30125.8%+1.4 pts

199Kingston Estates, NJNJ6,66825.8%−13.4 pts

200Ramsey, NJNJ14,92525.6%−13.2 pts

201Trenton, NJNJ91,50625.6%−11.1 pts

202Roseland, NJNJ6,41725.4%−14.3 pts

203South River, NJNJ16,26225.4%−15.9 pts

204White Meadow Lake, NJNJ8,84225.2%−7.4 pts

205Lindenwold, NJNJ21,95225.2%−20.8 pts

206Hopatcong, NJNJ14,82425.0%−20.3 pts

207Brookdale, NJNJ9,96025.0%−19.4 pts

208Rutherford, NJNJ19,13225.0%−18.5 pts

209Mountainside, NJNJ7,34624.8%−12.7 pts

210South Plainfield, NJNJ24,89124.6%−9.7 pts

211Woodcliff Lake, NJNJ6,19324.6%−13.9 pts

212Chatham, NJNJ10,02724.4%−4.8 pts

213Morris Plains, NJNJ6,58624.3%−11.6 pts

214Mays Landing, NJNJ6,40624.3%−6.1 pts

215Watchung, NJNJ6,58324.2%−7.0 pts

216Metuchen, NJNJ15,36324.2%−7.9 pts

217Montvale, NJNJ10,11324.1%−10.5 pts

218Moorestown-Lenola, NJNJ14,62524.1%−7.7 pts

219Monmouth Junction, NJNJ9,14124.1%−7.8 pts

220Fair Lawn, NJNJ37,12824.0%−14.4 pts

221Beach Haven West, NJNJ5,12024.0%−21.3 pts

222Hamilton Square, NJNJ11,62223.9%−5.7 pts

223Westfield, NJNJ32,59523.9%−7.5 pts

224Dayton, NJNJ7,95223.8%−16.3 pts

225Whippany, NJNJ8,97023.7%–

226Princeton, NJNJ31,46923.7%−9.7 pts

227Franklin Park, NJNJ13,21123.6%−13.3 pts

228Twin Rivers, NJNJ8,38223.6%−15.1 pts

229Bernardsville, NJNJ7,96623.5%−17.0 pts

230Ocean Acres, NJNJ19,20423.5%−19.1 pts

231Upper Montclair, NJNJ12,45723.3%−10.3 pts

232Yorketown, NJNJ7,26123.3%−14.6 pts

233Highland Park, NJNJ15,25923.2%−13.4 pts

234Somerset, NJNJ22,72023.2%−15.7 pts

235Finderne, NJNJ6,48923.1%−17.3 pts

236Pitman, NJNJ8,96123.1%−7.7 pts

237Kendall Park, NJNJ10,01123.1%−15.8 pts

238Wood-Ridge, NJNJ10,34123.0%−22.3 pts

239Wildwood, NJNJ5,06822.9%−30.6 pts

240Fair Haven, NJNJ6,09622.9%−21.6 pts

241Little Silver, NJNJ6,12422.9%−10.9 pts

242Atco, NJNJ8,16422.9%–

243Pomona, NJNJ7,99522.9%−30.7 pts

244Rumson, NJNJ7,15722.8%−14.0 pts

245Linwood, NJNJ7,05122.8%−20.3 pts

246Hackettstown, NJNJ10,18522.7%−17.8 pts

247Phillipsburg, NJNJ15,45622.6%−12.4 pts

248Ramtown, NJNJ6,20322.5%−17.0 pts

249Glen Ridge, NJNJ8,25922.4%−17.4 pts

250Secaucus, NJNJ22,64022.4%−19.7 pts

251Westmont, NJNJ14,19522.4%–

252Oradell, NJNJ8,29322.4%−12.3 pts

253Franklin Center, NJNJ6,64622.3%−16.8 pts

254New Providence, NJNJ14,09222.2%−10.6 pts

255Glen Rock, NJNJ12,28822.1%−14.3 pts

256Rockaway, NJNJ6,63122.0%−13.4 pts

257Waldwick, NJNJ10,25221.8%−17.1 pts

258Martinsville, NJNJ11,55921.4%−10.9 pts

259Butler, NJNJ8,18421.2%−17.7 pts

260Ramblewood, NJNJ6,61121.1%−10.9 pts

261The Hills, NJNJ10,78521.0%–

262Northfield, NJNJ8,49620.6%−23.5 pts

263Summit, NJNJ23,31420.6%−12.7 pts

264Carlstadt, NJNJ6,41020.5%−15.0 pts

265Haddonfield, NJNJ12,74020.4%−15.8 pts

266Hoboken, NJNJ59,02720.4%−7.8 pts

267Basking Ridge, NJNJ7,91720.4%–

268Hillsborough, NJNJ22,58520.4%–

269Haddon Heights, NJNJ7,60920.1%−12.2 pts

270Stratford, NJNJ7,20020.0%−15.4 pts

271Barrington, NJNJ7,15519.8%−13.8 pts

272Springdale, NJNJ15,17319.7%−14.4 pts

273Greentree, NJNJ11,53719.7%−14.2 pts

274Milltown, NJNJ7,10319.6%−14.1 pts

275Madison, NJNJ16,60719.6%−13.6 pts

276East Franklin, NJNJ11,07019.5%−33.9 pts

277Bradley Gardens, NJNJ14,16519.2%−13.5 pts

278Green Knoll, NJNJ6,78919.1%−13.0 pts

279Ashland, NJNJ9,32019.0%−12.9 pts

280Westwood, NJNJ11,36518.2%−25.6 pts

281Packanack Lake, NJNJ6,32118.1%–

282Madison Park, NJNJ9,12417.9%−22.7 pts

283Towaco, NJNJ5,61217.5%–

284Belle Mead, NJNJ6,39417.3%−9.1 pts

285Robertsville, NJNJ12,03517.2%−21.7 pts

286Short Hills, NJNJ14,92317.0%−13.7 pts

287Flanders, NJNJ8,80916.7%–

288Princeton Meadows, NJNJ15,56116.6%−19.4 pts

289Fanwood, NJNJ8,03516.2%−17.1 pts

290Audubon, NJNJ8,82515.2%−20.8 pts

291Neshanic Station, NJNJ5,64015.0%–

292Blackwells Mills, NJNJ10,30115.0%−19.1 pts

293Bridgewater Center, NJNJ6,50514.6%–

294Morristown, NJNJ20,75014.4%−36.5 pts

295Country Lake Estates, NJNJ5,05513.9%−27.6 pts

296Florence, NJNJ5,24213.7%–

297Lyons, NJNJ5,18713.1%–

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES