How many renters in Glasgow, DE pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.6% (±19.2 points) of renting households in Glasgow, DE spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.6% (±19.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.6% (±18.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.2% (±10.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Glasgow
| Share of income spent on rent | Glasgow | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.3% (±5.9 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±11.4 points) | 14.6% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.5% (±14.4 points) | 13.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.9% (±6.6 points) | 12.2% | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.0% (±5.2 points) | 8.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.6% (±18.5 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.
Glasgow against New Castle County, its state and the nation
| Glasgow | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.6% (±19.2 points) | 47.8% (±2.2 points) | 49.6% (±1.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.6% (±18.5 points) | 38.9% (±1.9 points) | 40.3% (±1.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.2% (±10.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.7 points) | 29.9% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,428 (±$23,746) | $57,607 (±$2,323) | $53,493 (±$2,125) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,039 (±$214) | $1,448 (±$22) | $1,401 (±$16) | $1,413 |
In Glasgow, 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, Glasgow ranks 7 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 19 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 Glasgow
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | — | 57.6% (±19.2 points) | — |
| Bear | 3.7 mi | 43.5% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkton | 4.0 mi | 69.4% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookside | 5.0 mi | 57.5% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newark | 5.3 mi | 66.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Georges | 6.0 mi | 100.0% (±100.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesapeake City | 6.2 mi | 64.2% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware City | 8.4 mi | 41.1% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Creek Valley | 9.2 mi | 31.2% (±11.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pike Creek Valley, DE (31.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Georges | 100.0% (±100.7 points) |
| 2 | Ardentown | 68.5% (±43.2 points) |
| 3 | Elsmere | 67.4% (±20.3 points) |
| 4 | Newark | 66.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 5 | Wilmington Manor | 63.6% (±18.3 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in New Castle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Glasgow 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Glasgow
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Glasgow, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Glasgow beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Glasgow, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Glasgow
Are renters in Glasgow rent-burdened?
57.6% of renting households in Glasgow 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 Glasgow spend on rent?
The median renting household in Glasgow, DE spends 36.2% (±10.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glasgow CDP, Delaware
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glasgow CDP, Delaware
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glasgow 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 Glasgow CDP, Delaware (place:29350, in state:10).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Glasgow at a glance
- Median rent in Glasgow
- Rent by bedrooms in Glasgow
- Renters and owners in Glasgow
- Income and affordability in Glasgow
- Home values in Glasgow
- Homeowner costs in Glasgow
- Property taxes in Glasgow
- Types of homes in Glasgow
- Bedrooms in Glasgow
- Age of homes in Glasgow
- Heating fuel in Glasgow
- Commute and cars in Glasgow
- Population growth in Glasgow
- How long people stay in Glasgow
- Crowding and facilities in Glasgow
- Fair Market Rent in Glasgow
- Delaware landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across New Castle County
- Delaware places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Delaware