How many renters in Security-Widefield, CO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.5% (±12.9 points) of renting households in Security-Widefield, CO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.5% (±12.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.9% (±10.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.6% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Security-Widefield
| Share of income spent on rent | Security-Widefield | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.5% (±4.0 points) | 8.2% | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.4% (±4.8 points) | 10.8% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±6.4 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±6.3 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.6% (±7.7 points) | 10.4% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.9% (±10.3 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.
Security-Widefield against El Paso County, its state and the nation
| Security-Widefield | El Paso County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.5% (±12.9 points) | 54.8% (±1.7 points) | 52.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.9% (±10.3 points) | 44.4% (±1.4 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.6% (±2.8 points) | 32.3% (±0.7 points) | 31.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,282 (±$11,702) | $61,925 (±$1,375) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,793 (±$135) | $1,696 (±$20) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Security-Widefield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from El Paso County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (52.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In El Paso County, Security-Widefield ranks 9 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 108 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 Security-Widefield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security-Widefield | — | 58.5% (±12.9 points) | — |
| Stratmoor | 3.6 mi | 48.1% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain | 4.7 mi | 71.0% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Carson | 4.7 mi | 63.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cimarron Hills | 7.5 mi | 59.6% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colorado Springs | 8.4 mi | 54.3% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manitou Springs | 13 mi | 64.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Air Force Academy | 19 mi | 54.2% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellicott | 19 mi | 41.7% (±58.2 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 El Paso County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Stratmoor | 48.1% (±20.4 points) |
| 14 | Ellicott | 41.7% (±58.2 points) |
| 15 | Black Forest | 35.6% (±36.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in El Paso County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Security-Widefield 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 Security-Widefield
Are renters in Security-Widefield rent-burdened?
58.5% of renting households in Security-Widefield 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 Security-Widefield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Security-Widefield, CO spends 32.6% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Security-Widefield CDP, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Security-Widefield CDP, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Security-Widefield CDP, 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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Figures last updated on .
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