How many renters in Meridian, CO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.9% (±9.7 points) of renting households in Meridian, CO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.9% (±9.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.7% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Meridian
| Share of income spent on rent | Meridian | Douglas County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.7% (±2.1 points) | 7.8% | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±5.9 points) | 12.5% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.7% (±8.1 points) | 15.0% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.0% (±7.3 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.2% (±3.5 points) | 10.0% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.7% (±9.0 points) | 41.2% | 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.
Meridian against Douglas County, its state and the nation
| Meridian | Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.9% (±9.7 points) | 51.2% (±3.0 points) | 52.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.7% (±9.0 points) | 41.2% (±2.5 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±4.3 points) | 30.6% (±1.2 points) | 31.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $79,904 (±$19,733) | $91,018 (±$3,746) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,992 (±$107) | $2,193 (±$33) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Meridian, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Douglas County (51.2%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (52.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Douglas County, Meridian ranks 9 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 188 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 Meridian
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian | — | 47.9% (±9.7 points) | — |
| Lone Tree | 1.4 mi | 37.9% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meridian Village | 1.9 mi | 85.4% (±56.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 2.2 mi | 41.0% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra Ridge | 2.3 mi | 66.8% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dove Valley | 2.3 mi | 67.7% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Acres Green | 2.4 mi | 20.4% (±24.6 points) | Lower |
| Stonegate | 3.0 mi | 35.6% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centennial | 3.2 mi | 47.1% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Acres Green, CO (20.4%).
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 Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Castle Pines | 73.8% (±19.3 points) |
| 4 | Sierra Ridge | 66.8% (±24.5 points) |
| 5 | Castle Rock | 62.5% (±7.9 points) |
| 6 | Parker | 57.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 7 | Roxborough Park | 53.9% (±39.5 points) |
| 8 | Highlands Ranch | 49.6% (±5.3 points) |
| 9 | Meridian | 47.9% (±9.7 points) |
| 10 | Lone Tree | 37.9% (±9.5 points) |
| 11 | Stonegate | 35.6% (±24.5 points) |
| 12 | The Pinery | 33.6% (±44.1 points) |
| 13 | Acres Green | 20.4% (±24.6 points) |
| 14 | Sterling Ranch | 5.9% (±31.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Meridian 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 Meridian
Are renters in Meridian rent-burdened?
47.9% of renting households in Meridian 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 Meridian spend on rent?
The median renting household in Meridian, CO spends 29.4% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meridian CDP, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meridian CDP, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meridian 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 Meridian CDP, Colorado (place:50012, 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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