How many renters in Centennial, CO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.1% (±5.0 points) of renting households in Centennial, CO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.1% (±5.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±4.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Centennial
| Share of income spent on rent | Centennial | Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.9% (±2.5 points) | 7.4% | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±2.4 points) | 10.3% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.3% (±3.2 points) | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.7% (±3.4 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±2.8 points) | 11.0% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±4.1 points) | 45.4% | 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.
Centennial against Arapahoe County, its state and the nation
| Centennial | Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.1% (±5.0 points) | 56.4% (±1.9 points) | 52.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±4.1 points) | 45.4% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±1.4 points) | 32.9% (±0.7 points) | 31.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $86,880 (±$3,873) | $67,407 (±$2,018) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,148 (±$63) | $1,891 (±$21) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Centennial, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Arapahoe County (56.4%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (52.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Arapahoe County, Centennial ranks 16 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 196 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 Centennial
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial | — | 47.1% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Inverness | 1.0 mi | 41.0% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Creek | 1.3 mi | 50.4% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dove Valley | 2.0 mi | 67.7% (±18.3 points) | Higher |
| Acres Green | 3.0 mi | 20.4% (±24.6 points) | Lower |
| Greenwood Village | 3.1 mi | 48.1% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meridian | 3.2 mi | 47.9% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foxfield | 4.2 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree | 4.2 mi | 37.9% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Acres Green, CO (20.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dove Valley, CO (67.7%).
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 Arapahoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Englewood | 53.5% (±5.8 points) |
| 11 | Glendale | 53.2% (±8.9 points) |
| 12 | Cherry Creek | 50.4% (±13.4 points) |
| 13 | Byers | 49.5% (±32.1 points) |
| 14 | Four Square Mile | 49.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 15 | Greenwood Village | 48.1% (±11.8 points) |
| 16 | Centennial | 47.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 17 | Inverness | 41.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 18 | Holly Hills | 40.6% (±31.0 points) |
| 19 | Columbine Valley | 23.1% (±111.2 points) |
| 20 | Aetna Estates | 0.0% (±26.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 20 places in Arapahoe 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 Centennial
Are renters in Centennial rent-burdened?
47.1% of renting households in Centennial 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 Centennial spend on rent?
The median renting household in Centennial, CO spends 29.1% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centennial city, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centennial city, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centennial 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 Centennial city, Colorado (place:12815, 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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