How many renters in West Memphis, AR pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.5% (±7.1 points) of renting households in West Memphis, AR spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.5% (±7.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.7% (±6.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Memphis
| Share of income spent on rent | West Memphis | Crittenden County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.9% (±4.3 points) | 13.3% | 16.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.5% (±4.4 points) | 14.5% | 14.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±4.7 points) | 15.4% | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±4.1 points) | 11.6% | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±3.5 points) | 6.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.7% (±6.2 points) | 38.7% | 35.9% | 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.
West Memphis against Crittenden County, its state and the nation
| West Memphis | Crittenden County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.5% (±7.1 points) | 45.3% (±5.3 points) | 44.8% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.7% (±6.2 points) | 38.7% (±4.6 points) | 35.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±3.2 points) | 28.0% (±2.0 points) | 27.6% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,507 (±$5,362) | $38,416 (±$4,446) | $39,315 (±$589) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $870 (±$31) | $911 (±$46) | $947 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In West Memphis, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Crittenden County (45.3%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (44.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Crittenden County, West Memphis ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 190 of 475.
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 West Memphis
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Memphis | — | 49.5% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Marion | 3.8 mi | 34.9% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Sunset | 5.2 mi | 70.3% (±60.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edmondson | 6.7 mi | 68.4% (±43.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crawfordsville | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±91.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jericho | 9.7 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarkedale | 10 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Anthonyville | 11 mi | 55.6% (±114.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jennette | 12 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marion, AR (34.9%).
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 Crittenden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Clarkedale | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Jericho | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Sunset | 70.3% (±60.5 points) |
| 4 | Edmondson | 68.4% (±43.4 points) |
| 5 | Anthonyville | 55.6% (±114.4 points) |
| 6 | West Memphis | 49.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 | Earle | 45.8% (±22.6 points) |
| 8 | Marion | 34.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 9 | Turrell | 31.4% (±53.4 points) |
| 10 | Horseshoe Lake | 5.3% (±76.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Crawfordsville | 0.0% (±91.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Gilmore | 0.0% (±89.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Crittenden 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 West Memphis
Are renters in West Memphis rent-burdened?
49.5% of renting households in West Memphis 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 West Memphis spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Memphis, AR spends 29.8% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Memphis city, Arkansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Memphis city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Memphis city, Arkansas
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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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