How many renters in Bessemer, AL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.9% (±8.8 points) of renting households in Bessemer, AL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.9% (±8.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.9% (±6.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.1% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bessemer
| Share of income spent on rent | Bessemer | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.0% (±3.8 points) | 10.6% | 14.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.4% (±5.6 points) | 11.3% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.3% (±3.9 points) | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±5.2 points) | 13.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.0% (±5.4 points) | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.9% (±6.9 points) | 43.5% | 39.9% | 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.
Bessemer against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Bessemer | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.9% (±8.8 points) | 53.5% (±2.1 points) | 48.9% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.9% (±6.9 points) | 43.5% (±1.8 points) | 39.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.1% (±3.0 points) | 31.8% (±0.9 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,629 (±$4,454) | $41,092 (±$1,089) | $38,294 (±$594) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $961 (±$57) | $1,193 (±$18) | $1,007 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Bessemer, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (53.5%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Bessemer ranks 16 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 140 of 489.
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 Bessemer
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer | — | 54.9% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Hueytown | 3.7 mi | 51.2% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lipscomb | 4.6 mi | 68.9% (±33.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brighton | 5.0 mi | 58.2% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| McCalla | 5.7 mi | 35.2% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midfield | 6.5 mi | 61.2% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 7.4 mi | 19.3% (±56.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield | 7.8 mi | 71.8% (±12.2 points) | Higher |
| Helena | 8.1 mi | 62.0% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairfield, AL (71.8%).
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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Center Point | 59.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 11 | Brighton | 58.2% (±24.6 points) |
| 12 | Grayson Valley | 56.0% (±19.5 points) |
| 13 | Vestavia Hills | 55.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Birmingham | 55.6% (±2.8 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Sylvan Springs | 55.6% (±40.4 points) |
| 16 | Bessemer | 54.9% (±8.8 points) |
| 17 | Brookside | 54.8% (±39.6 points) |
| 18 | Homewood | 54.5% (±9.3 points) |
| 19 | Clay | 54.0% (±27.7 points) |
| 20 | Gardendale | 52.5% (±17.8 points) |
| 21 | Adamsville | 51.5% (±32.0 points) |
| 22 | Hueytown | 51.2% (±17.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Jefferson 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 Bessemer
Are renters in Bessemer rent-burdened?
54.9% of renting households in Bessemer 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 Bessemer spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bessemer, AL spends 32.1% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer city, Alabama
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer city, Alabama
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer city, Alabama
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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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