How many renters in Forestdale, AL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.9% (±15.4 points) of renting households in Forestdale, AL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.9% (±15.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.1% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±6.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Forestdale
| Share of income spent on rent | Forestdale | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.0% (±8.9 points) | 10.6% | 14.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.7% (±2.9 points) | 11.3% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.1% (±11.1 points) | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±7.0 points) | 13.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±7.1 points) | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.1% (±13.7 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.
Forestdale against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Forestdale | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.9% (±15.4 points) | 53.5% (±2.1 points) | 48.9% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.1% (±13.7 points) | 43.5% (±1.8 points) | 39.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±6.1 points) | 31.8% (±0.9 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,750 (±$10,766) | $41,092 (±$1,089) | $38,294 (±$594) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,203 (±$101) | $1,193 (±$18) | $1,007 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Forestdale, 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, Forestdale ranks 24 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 207 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 Forestdale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestdale | — | 47.9% (±15.4 points) | — |
| Brookside | 4.2 mi | 54.8% (±39.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mulga | 4.3 mi | 47.6% (±44.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adamsville | 4.6 mi | 51.5% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Graysville | 4.8 mi | 27.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cardiff | 5.4 mi | 97.4% (±38.7 points) | Higher |
| Maytown | 6.0 mi | 27.8% (±85.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fultondale | 6.4 mi | 43.2% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Birmingham | 6.7 mi | 55.6% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cardiff, AL (97.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 23 | Tarrant | 49.9% (±18.6 points) |
| 24 | Forestdale | 47.9% (±15.4 points) |
| 25 | Mulga | 47.6% (±44.3 points) |
| 26 | Hoover | 47.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 27 | Irondale | 45.9% (±13.9 points) |
| 28 | Pinson | 44.9% (±19.1 points) |
| 29 | Fultondale | 43.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 30 | Warrior | 42.1% (±26.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Forestdale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Forestdale
Are renters in Forestdale rent-burdened?
47.9% of renting households in Forestdale 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 Forestdale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Forestdale, AL spends 29.1% (±6.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forestdale CDP, Alabama
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forestdale CDP, Alabama
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forestdale CDP, Alabama
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 Forestdale CDP, Alabama (place:27088, in state:01).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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