How many renters in Robertsdale, AL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.1% (±18.9 points) of renting households in Robertsdale, AL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.1% (±18.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.5% (±18.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±15.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Robertsdale
| Share of income spent on rent | Robertsdale | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 13.0% | 14.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 26.1% (±18.7 points) | 12.7% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.8% (±13.5 points) | 17.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.1% (±5.1 points) | 9.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±5.7 points) | 8.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.5% (±18.0 points) | 38.7% | 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.
Robertsdale against Baldwin County, its state and the nation
| Robertsdale | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.1% (±18.9 points) | 47.2% (±4.3 points) | 48.9% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.5% (±18.0 points) | 38.7% (±3.7 points) | 39.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±15.0 points) | 28.6% (±2.1 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,808 (±$7,728) | $51,111 (±$4,093) | $38,294 (±$594) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $996 (±$183) | $1,277 (±$56) | $1,007 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Robertsdale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Baldwin County (47.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Baldwin County, Robertsdale ranks 8 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 199 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 Robertsdale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertsdale | — | 49.1% (±18.9 points) | — |
| Silverhill | 2.8 mi | 59.5% (±65.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summerdale | 5.6 mi | 27.9% (±51.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loxley | 9.0 mi | 32.2% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairhope | 11 mi | 54.7% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Daphne | 11 mi | 34.9% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foley | 11 mi | 64.4% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Magnolia Springs | 11 mi | 44.0% (±51.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Point Clear | 13 mi | 100.0% (±26.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Point Clear, AL (100.0%).
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 Baldwin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Foley | 64.4% (±13.9 points) |
| 3 | Bay Minette | 63.4% (±16.9 points) |
| 4 | Silverhill | 59.5% (±65.3 points) |
| 5 | Elberta | 55.4% (±19.1 points) |
| 6 | Fairhope | 54.7% (±13.4 points) |
| 7 | Spanish Fort | 49.6% (±19.0 points) |
| 8 | Robertsdale | 49.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 9 | Gulf Shores | 46.5% (±15.1 points) |
| 10 | Magnolia Springs | 44.0% (±51.1 points) |
| 11 | Daphne | 34.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 12 | Perdido Beach | 33.3% (±107.6 points) |
| 13 | Loxley | 32.2% (±29.3 points) |
| 14 | Orange Beach | 32.1% (±15.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Baldwin 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 Robertsdale
Are renters in Robertsdale rent-burdened?
49.1% of renting households in Robertsdale 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 Robertsdale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Robertsdale, AL spends 29.0% (±15.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robertsdale city, Alabama
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robertsdale city, Alabama
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robertsdale 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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