How many renters in Fort Payne, AL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.8% (±15.0 points) of renting households in Fort Payne, AL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.8% (±15.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.7% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±6.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Payne
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Payne | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.4% (±10.6 points) | 16.3% | 14.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.8% (±10.6 points) | 17.2% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.8% (±5.8 points) | 9.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.2% (±8.5 points) | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±8.8 points) | 9.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.7% (±12.1 points) | 35.0% | 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.
Fort Payne against DeKalb County, its state and the nation
| Fort Payne | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.8% (±15.0 points) | 44.4% (±6.9 points) | 48.9% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.7% (±12.1 points) | 35.0% (±5.8 points) | 39.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±6.4 points) | 27.8% (±2.3 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,152 (±$7,422) | $27,385 (±$3,776) | $38,294 (±$594) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $679 (±$37) | $693 (±$25) | $1,007 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Fort Payne, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from DeKalb County (44.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In DeKalb County, Fort Payne ranks 9 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 239 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 Fort Payne
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne | — | 44.8% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Pine Ridge | 5.4 mi | 58.0% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Head | 7.8 mi | 41.4% (±45.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hammondville | 8.0 mi | 54.6% (±47.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rainsville | 8.8 mi | 57.6% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mentone | 9.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvania | 9.8 mi | 69.9% (±39.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 11 mi | 57.1% (±60.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Menlo | 12 mi | 18.7% (±16.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Menlo, GA (18.7%).
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 DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Rainsville | 57.6% (±28.1 points) |
| 4 | Shiloh | 57.1% (±60.5 points) |
| 5 | Hammondville | 54.6% (±47.5 points) |
| 6 | Crossville | 54.4% (±23.9 points) |
| 7 | Geraldine | 49.6% (±23.0 points) |
| 8 | Collinsville | 49.5% (±22.7 points) |
| 9 | Fort Payne | 44.8% (±15.0 points) |
| 10 | Valley Head | 41.4% (±45.1 points) |
| 11 | Henagar | 34.8% (±29.5 points) |
| 12 | Ider | 30.6% (±28.6 points) |
| 13 | Lakeview | 28.6% (±109.6 points) |
| 14 | Fyffe | 24.4% (±18.5 points) |
| 15 | Powell | 24.3% (±33.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in DeKalb 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 Fort Payne
Are renters in Fort Payne rent-burdened?
44.8% of renting households in Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Payne, AL spends 27.5% (±6.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Payne city, Alabama
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Payne city, Alabama
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Payne 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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