How many renters in Butte, AK pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.5% (±15.7 points) of renting households in Butte, AK spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.5% (±15.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.2% (±14.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±9.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Butte
| Share of income spent on rent | Butte | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 31.5% (±13.5 points) | 13.7% | 16.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.0% (±7.0 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.3% (±5.7 points) | 11.8% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.7% (±7.0 points) | 8.7% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.3% (±6.8 points) | 11.5% | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.2% (±14.1 points) | 41.1% | 35.1% | 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.
Butte against Matanuska-Susitna Borough, its state and the nation
| Butte | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.5% (±15.7 points) | 52.6% (±4.5 points) | 44.7% (±1.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.2% (±14.1 points) | 41.1% (±3.7 points) | 35.1% (±1.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±9.0 points) | 31.2% (±1.6 points) | 27.7% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,708 (±$15,562) | $52,324 (±$4,825) | $64,073 (±$1,408) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,610 (±$148) | $1,299 (±$55) | $1,419 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Butte, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Matanuska-Susitna Borough (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (44.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Butte ranks 12 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 64 of 169.
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 Butte
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte | — | 45.5% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Palmer | 6.0 mi | 55.4% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gateway | 8.1 mi | 34.9% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lazy Mountain | 8.8 mi | 35.8% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farm Loop | 8.9 mi | 56.0% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Lakes | 11 mi | 56.2% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lakes | 12 mi | 43.0% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sutton-Alpine | 15 mi | 70.2% (±42.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wasilla | 16 mi | 64.8% (±11.5 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | South Lakes | 56.2% (±17.7 points) |
| 7 | Farm Loop | 56.0% (±30.5 points) |
| 8 | Palmer | 55.4% (±8.8 points) |
| 9 | Meadow Lakes | 53.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 10 | Knik-Fairview | 52.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 11 | Houston | 51.0% (±17.0 points) |
| 12 | Butte | 45.5% (±15.7 points) |
| 13 | North Lakes | 43.0% (±14.6 points) |
| 14 | Tanaina | 40.8% (±13.4 points) |
| 15 | Lazy Mountain | 35.8% (±21.3 points) |
| 16 | Gateway | 34.9% (±19.4 points) |
| 17 | Fishhook | 32.9% (±25.2 points) |
| 18 | Willow | 8.7% (±58.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Butte 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 Butte
Are renters in Butte rent-burdened?
45.5% of renting households in Butte 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 Butte spend on rent?
The median renting household in Butte, AK spends 27.1% (±9.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butte CDP, Alaska
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butte CDP, Alaska
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butte CDP, Alaska
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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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