How many renters in Fort Carson, CO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.9% (±9.1 points) of renting households in Fort Carson, CO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.9% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.2% (±7.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.0% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Carson
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Carson | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.1% (±2.3 points) | 8.2% | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.4% (±3.9 points) | 10.8% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±3.6 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.7% (±4.9 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±5.2 points) | 10.4% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.2% (±7.5 points) | 44.4% | 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.
Fort Carson against El Paso County, its state and the nation
| Fort Carson | El Paso County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.9% (±9.1 points) | 54.8% (±1.7 points) | 52.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.2% (±7.5 points) | 44.4% (±1.4 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.0% (±2.8 points) | 32.3% (±0.7 points) | 31.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,237 (±$8,406) | $61,925 (±$1,375) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,180 (±$43) | $1,696 (±$20) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Fort Carson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from El Paso County (54.8%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (52.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In El Paso County, Fort Carson ranks 6 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 78 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 Fort Carson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Carson | — | 63.9% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Fountain | 3.7 mi | 71.0% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Security-Widefield | 4.7 mi | 58.5% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stratmoor | 6.0 mi | 48.1% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cimarron Hills | 12 mi | 59.6% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colorado Springs | 12 mi | 54.3% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Manitou Springs | 15 mi | 64.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Victor | 21 mi | 7.7% (±43.7 points) | Lower |
| Ellicott | 22 mi | 41.7% (±58.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colorado Springs, CO (54.3%), Victor, CO (7.7%).
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 El Paso County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cascade-Chipita Park | 90.1% (±39.5 points) |
| 2 | Fountain | 71.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 3 | Ramah | 66.7% (±120.2 points) |
| 4 | Gleneagle | 65.6% (±16.4 points) |
| 5 | Manitou Springs | 64.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 6 | Fort Carson | 63.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Cimarron Hills | 59.6% (±12.8 points) |
| 8 | Calhan | 59.0% (±27.1 points) |
| 9 | Security-Widefield | 58.5% (±12.9 points) |
| 10 | Colorado Springs | 54.3% (±1.9 points) |
| 11 | Air Force Academy | 54.2% (±12.7 points) |
| 12 | Monument | 48.5% (±20.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in El Paso County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson
Are renters in Fort Carson rent-burdened?
63.9% of renting households in Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Carson, CO spends 37.0% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Carson CDP, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Carson CDP, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Carson CDP, 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 Fort Carson CDP, Colorado (place:27370, 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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