How many renters in Arvada, CO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.9% (±4.1 points) of renting households in Arvada, CO 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 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.9% (±4.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.7% (±3.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Arvada
| Share of income spent on rent | Arvada | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.8% (±2.4 points) | 7.8% | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±2.3 points) | 12.3% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±2.5 points) | 13.1% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.3% (±2.7 points) | 13.9% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±2.1 points) | 10.5% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.7% (±3.5 points) | 42.5% | 42.7% | 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.
Arvada against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Arvada | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.9% (±4.1 points) | 53.0% (±1.9 points) | 52.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.7% (±3.5 points) | 42.5% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±1.7 points) | 31.4% (±0.7 points) | 31.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $72,846 (±$5,328) | $69,953 (±$2,101) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,888 (±$46) | $1,861 (±$19) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Arvada, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (53.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (52.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Arvada ranks 10 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 160 of 333.
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 Arvada
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada | — | 51.9% (±4.1 points) | — |
| Fairmount | 3.1 mi | 46.5% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheat Ridge | 4.9 mi | 52.5% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 5.7 mi | 50.6% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Applewood | 6.1 mi | 46.6% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shaw Heights | 6.1 mi | 80.8% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside | 6.2 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 6.4 mi | 29.8% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berkley | 6.7 mi | 56.6% (±13.5 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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Morrison | 58.3% (±39.8 points) |
| 5 | Genesee | 58.0% (±46.7 points) |
| 6 | Dakota Ridge | 55.8% (±10.0 points) |
| 7 | Lakewood | 55.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 8 | Wheat Ridge | 52.5% (±6.0 points) |
| 9 | West Pleasant View | 52.2% (±22.9 points) |
| 10 | Arvada | 51.9% (±4.1 points) |
| 11 | Golden | 51.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 12 | Applewood | 46.6% (±13.3 points) |
| 13 | Fairmount | 46.5% (±25.5 points) |
| 14 | Ken Caryl | 43.1% (±10.5 points) |
| 15 | Mountain View | 29.8% (±23.8 points) |
| 16 | Evergreen | 25.3% (±14.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Jefferson 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 Arvada
Are renters in Arvada rent-burdened?
51.9% of renting households in Arvada 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 Arvada spend on rent?
The median renting household in Arvada, CO spends 30.9% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arvada city, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arvada city, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arvada city, Colorado
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 Arvada city, Colorado (place:03455, in state:08).
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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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