How many renters in Center Point, AL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.1% (±11.4 points) of renting households in Center Point, AL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.1% (±11.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.3% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.2% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Center Point
| Share of income spent on rent | Center Point | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.4% (±5.6 points) | 10.6% | 14.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±4.9 points) | 11.3% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±6.7 points) | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±5.3 points) | 13.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±6.8 points) | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.3% (±9.2 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.
Center Point against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Center Point | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.1% (±11.4 points) | 53.5% (±2.1 points) | 48.9% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.3% (±9.2 points) | 43.5% (±1.8 points) | 39.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.2% (±4.0 points) | 31.8% (±0.9 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,578 (±$7,790) | $41,092 (±$1,089) | $38,294 (±$594) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,218 (±$92) | $1,193 (±$18) | $1,007 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Center Point, 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, Center Point ranks 10 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 105 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 Center Point
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point | — | 59.1% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Grayson Valley | 2.5 mi | 56.0% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pinson | 4.7 mi | 44.9% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay | 5.7 mi | 54.0% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tarrant | 5.9 mi | 49.9% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fultondale | 7.0 mi | 43.2% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trussville | 7.0 mi | 41.8% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irondale | 7.3 mi | 45.9% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gardendale | 7.4 mi | 52.5% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fairfield | 71.8% (±12.2 points) |
| 5 | Lipscomb | 68.9% (±33.0 points) |
| 6 | Midfield | 61.2% (±15.8 points) |
| 7 | West Jefferson | 61.1% (±89.8 points) |
| 8 | Trafford | 60.0% (±25.5 points) |
| 9 | Kimberly | 59.3% (±40.4 points) |
| 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) |
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 Center Point
Are renters in Center Point rent-burdened?
59.1% of renting households in Center Point 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 Center Point spend on rent?
The median renting household in Center Point, AL spends 34.2% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Point city, Alabama
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Point city, Alabama
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Point 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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