How many renters in Soldotna, AK pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.3% (±13.0 points) of renting households in Soldotna, AK spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.3% (±13.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.4% (±12.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.1% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Soldotna
| Share of income spent on rent | Soldotna | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.2% (±6.9 points) | 18.8% | 16.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.8% (±9.7 points) | 14.4% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.6% (±12.3 points) | 9.4% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±10.0 points) | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.9% (±4.6 points) | 10.4% | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.4% (±12.2 points) | 38.4% | 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.
Soldotna against Kenai Peninsula Borough, its state and the nation
| Soldotna | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.3% (±13.0 points) | 48.8% (±5.5 points) | 44.7% (±1.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.4% (±12.2 points) | 38.4% (±4.4 points) | 35.1% (±1.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.1% (±5.8 points) | 29.3% (±2.4 points) | 27.7% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,027 (±$15,290) | $50,430 (±$8,140) | $64,073 (±$1,408) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,020 (±$105) | $1,184 (±$52) | $1,419 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Soldotna, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (48.8%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (44.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kenai Peninsula Borough, Soldotna ranks 12 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 65 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 Soldotna
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldotna | — | 45.3% (±13.0 points) | — |
| Ridgeway | 3.2 mi | 68.7% (±37.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kalifornsky | 5.6 mi | 49.6% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenai | 7.1 mi | 31.8% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Funny River | 9.5 mi | 100.0% (±73.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 9.7 mi | 33.7% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salamatof | 12 mi | 67.8% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cohoe | 17 mi | 76.3% (±54.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nikiski | 17 mi | 40.8% (±22.1 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kachemak | 60.5% (±20.1 points) |
| 7 | Anchor Point | 60.4% (±28.2 points) |
| 8 | Fritz Creek | 56.4% (±20.0 points) |
| 9 | Homer | 53.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 10 | Diamond Ridge | 52.5% (±47.7 points) |
| 11 | Kalifornsky | 49.6% (±22.8 points) |
| 12 | Soldotna | 45.3% (±13.0 points) |
| 13 | Bear Creek | 43.2% (±31.4 points) |
| 14 | Nikiski | 40.8% (±22.1 points) |
| 15 | Sterling | 33.7% (±21.4 points) |
| 16 | Kenai | 31.8% (±10.7 points) |
| 17 | Seldovia | 25.0% (±105.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Kenai Peninsula Borough, 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 Soldotna
Are renters in Soldotna rent-burdened?
45.3% of renting households in Soldotna 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 Soldotna spend on rent?
The median renting household in Soldotna, AK spends 28.1% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soldotna city, Alaska
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soldotna city, Alaska
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soldotna city, Alaska
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 Soldotna city, Alaska (place:71640, in state:02).
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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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