How many renters in Edgemoor, DE pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.3% (±13.8 points) of renting households in Edgemoor, DE spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.3% (±13.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.3% (±12.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±6.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Edgemoor
| Share of income spent on rent | Edgemoor | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.0% (±5.4 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.8% (±11.7 points) | 14.6% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.0% (±14.8 points) | 13.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±9.3 points) | 12.2% | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±5.2 points) | 8.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.3% (±12.8 points) | 38.9% | 40.3% | 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.
Edgemoor against New Castle County, its state and the nation
| Edgemoor | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.3% (±13.8 points) | 47.8% (±2.2 points) | 49.6% (±1.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.3% (±12.8 points) | 38.9% (±1.9 points) | 40.3% (±1.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±6.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.7 points) | 29.9% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,585 (±$6,653) | $57,607 (±$2,323) | $53,493 (±$2,125) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,438 (±$117) | $1,448 (±$22) | $1,401 (±$16) | $1,413 |
In Edgemoor, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from New Castle County (47.8%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (49.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In New Castle County, Edgemoor ranks 12 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 38 of 75.
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 Edgemoor
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgemoor | — | 46.3% (±13.8 points) | — |
| Bellefonte | 1.0 mi | 29.3% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington | 1.9 mi | 52.2% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penns Grove Borough | 2.7 mi | 57.2% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ardencroft | 3.7 mi | 41.7% (±99.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carneys Point | 3.9 mi | 48.5% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ardentown | 4.0 mi | 68.5% (±43.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arden | 4.1 mi | 62.8% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Claymont | 4.2 mi | 45.9% (±14.7 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 New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Arden | 62.8% (±29.9 points) |
| 7 | Glasgow | 57.6% (±19.2 points) |
| 8 | Brookside | 57.5% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Hockessin | 52.3% (±24.9 points) |
| 10 | Wilmington | 52.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 11 | Newport | 51.2% (±25.6 points) |
| 12 | Edgemoor | 46.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 13 | Claymont | 45.9% (±14.7 points) |
| 14 | Bear | 43.5% (±9.4 points) |
| 15 | Ardencroft | 41.7% (±99.5 points) |
| 16 | Delaware City | 41.1% (±18.8 points) |
| 17 | New Castle | 36.1% (±15.5 points) |
| 18 | Pike Creek Valley | 31.2% (±11.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in New Castle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Edgemoor 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 Edgemoor
Are renters in Edgemoor rent-burdened?
46.3% of renting households in Edgemoor 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 Edgemoor spend on rent?
The median renting household in Edgemoor, DE spends 28.3% (±6.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgemoor CDP, Delaware
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgemoor CDP, Delaware
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgemoor CDP, Delaware
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 Edgemoor CDP, Delaware (place:23240, in state:10).
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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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