How many renters in Littleton, CO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.2% (±5.2 points) of renting households in Littleton, CO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.2% (±5.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.1% (±4.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.9% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Littleton
| Share of income spent on rent | Littleton | Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.3% (±2.4 points) | 7.4% | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±2.5 points) | 10.3% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±3.5 points) | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±3.1 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±2.5 points) | 11.0% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.1% (±4.6 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.
Littleton against Arapahoe County, its state and the nation
| Littleton | Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.2% (±5.2 points) | 56.4% (±1.9 points) | 52.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.1% (±4.6 points) | 45.4% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.9% (±2.5 points) | 32.9% (±0.7 points) | 31.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,189 (±$6,422) | $67,407 (±$2,018) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,819 (±$49) | $1,891 (±$21) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Littleton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Arapahoe County (56.4%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (52.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Arapahoe County, Littleton ranks 9 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 121 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 Littleton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton | — | 57.2% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Columbine Valley | 0.9 mi | 23.1% (±111.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbine | 2.6 mi | 68.7% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bow Mar | 3.0 mi | 60.0% (±116.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan | 4.0 mi | 65.1% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Englewood | 4.1 mi | 53.5% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highlands Ranch | 4.3 mi | 49.6% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Cherry Hills Village | 5.1 mi | 100.0% (±133.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ken Caryl | 5.1 mi | 43.1% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Highlands Ranch, CO (49.6%), Ken Caryl, CO (43.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Strasburg | 81.9% (±32.1 points) |
| 4 | Deer Trail | 77.1% (±56.5 points) |
| 5 | Dove Valley | 67.7% (±18.3 points) |
| 6 | Sheridan | 65.1% (±16.0 points) |
| 7 | Aurora | 60.3% (±2.4 points) |
| 8 | Bow Mar | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 9 | Littleton | 57.2% (±5.2 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Littleton
Are renters in Littleton rent-burdened?
57.2% of renting households in Littleton 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 Littleton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Littleton, CO spends 33.9% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Littleton city, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Littleton city, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Littleton city, Colorado
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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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