How many renters in Wheat Ridge, CO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.5% (±6.0 points) of renting households in Wheat Ridge, 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 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.5% (±6.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.9% (±5.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wheat Ridge
| Share of income spent on rent | Wheat Ridge | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.7% (±2.7 points) | 7.8% | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±3.1 points) | 12.3% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±3.7 points) | 13.1% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.1% (±4.2 points) | 13.9% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±3.4 points) | 10.5% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.9% (±5.0 points) | 42.5% | 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.
Wheat Ridge against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Wheat Ridge | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.5% (±6.0 points) | 53.0% (±1.9 points) | 52.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.9% (±5.0 points) | 42.5% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±2.5 points) | 31.4% (±0.7 points) | 31.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,083 (±$7,314) | $69,953 (±$2,101) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,579 (±$82) | $1,861 (±$19) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Wheat Ridge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (53.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (52.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Wheat Ridge ranks 8 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 157 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 Wheat Ridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat Ridge | — | 52.5% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Lakeside | 2.5 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 2.6 mi | 29.8% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewater | 2.7 mi | 61.4% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmount | 3.8 mi | 46.5% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Applewood | 4.0 mi | 46.6% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berkley | 4.7 mi | 56.6% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Pleasant View | 4.8 mi | 52.2% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arvada | 4.9 mi | 51.9% (±4.1 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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Columbine | 68.7% (±13.7 points) |
| 3 | Edgewater | 61.4% (±16.5 points) |
| 4 | Morrison | 58.3% (±39.8 points) |
| 5 | Genesee | 58.0% (±46.7 points) |
| 6 | Dakota Ridge | 55.8% (±10.0 points) |
| 7 | Lakewood | 55.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 8 | Wheat Ridge | 52.5% (±6.0 points) |
| 9 | West Pleasant View | 52.2% (±22.9 points) |
| 10 | Arvada | 51.9% (±4.1 points) |
| 11 | Golden | 51.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 12 | Applewood | 46.6% (±13.3 points) |
| 13 | Fairmount | 46.5% (±25.5 points) |
| 14 | Ken Caryl | 43.1% (±10.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Jefferson 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 Wheat Ridge
Are renters in Wheat Ridge rent-burdened?
52.5% of renting households in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wheat Ridge, CO spends 31.2% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheat Ridge city, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheat Ridge city, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheat Ridge 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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