How many renters in Brent, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.5% (±10.2 points) of renting households in Brent, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.5% (±10.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.7% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.4% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brent
| Share of income spent on rent | Brent | Escambia County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.7% (±5.1 points) | 11.4% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.9% (±4.5 points) | 10.6% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.6% (±8.0 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.3% (±4.2 points) | 10.1% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±5.6 points) | 9.0% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.7% (±8.5 points) | 46.7% | 50.2% | 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.
Brent against Escambia County, its state and the nation
| Brent | Escambia County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.5% (±10.2 points) | 55.7% (±2.6 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.7% (±8.5 points) | 46.7% (±2.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.4% (±4.1 points) | 33.2% (±1.1 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,594 (±$9,732) | $47,111 (±$2,021) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,161 (±$98) | $1,321 (±$24) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Brent, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Escambia County (55.7%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Escambia County, Brent ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 432 of 843.
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 Brent
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | — | 58.5% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Goulding | 2.5 mi | 68.3% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Pensacola | 3.3 mi | 60.9% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellview | 3.5 mi | 62.1% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ensley | 4.0 mi | 54.9% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pensacola | 4.1 mi | 51.5% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Myrtle Grove | 5.0 mi | 48.2% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferry Pass | 5.1 mi | 55.3% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warrington | 6.6 mi | 66.9% (±13.1 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 Escambia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goulding | 68.3% (±20.9 points) |
| 2 | Warrington | 66.9% (±13.1 points) |
| 3 | Bellview | 62.1% (±8.4 points) |
| 4 | Gonzalez | 61.3% (±24.8 points) |
| 5 | West Pensacola | 60.9% (±8.3 points) |
| 6 | Brent | 58.5% (±10.2 points) |
| 7 | Ferry Pass | 55.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 8 | Ensley | 54.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 9 | Pensacola | 51.5% (±6.1 points) |
| 10 | Pensacola Station | 49.5% (±16.6 points) |
| 11 | Myrtle Grove | 48.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 12 | Century | 41.4% (±16.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Escambia County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Brent 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 Brent
Are renters in Brent rent-burdened?
58.5% of renting households in Brent 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 Brent spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brent, FL spends 34.4% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brent CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brent CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brent CDP, Florida
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 Brent CDP, Florida (place:08300, in state:12).
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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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