How many renters in East Lake, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.1% (±11.9 points) of renting households in East Lake, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.1% (±11.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.1% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.5% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | East Lake | Pinellas County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.5% (±2.7 points) | 8.0% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.1% (±8.1 points) | 9.0% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.9% (±3.9 points) | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.4% (±3.9 points) | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.0% (±6.1 points) | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.1% (±10.2 points) | 49.9% | 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.
East Lake against Pinellas County, its state and the nation
| East Lake | Pinellas County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.1% (±11.9 points) | 60.0% (±1.4 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.1% (±10.2 points) | 49.9% (±1.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.5% (±4.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.7 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,067 (±$7,332) | $54,442 (±$1,274) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,942 (±$120) | $1,642 (±$18) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In East Lake, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pinellas County (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Pinellas County, East Lake ranks 14 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 316 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 East Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake | — | 63.1% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Trinity | 4.8 mi | 55.0% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Harbor | 4.9 mi | 73.8% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keystone | 4.9 mi | 49.5% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oldsmar | 5.3 mi | 66.4% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holiday | 5.5 mi | 66.1% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tarpon Springs | 5.8 mi | 55.0% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elfers | 6.6 mi | 48.8% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westchase | 6.7 mi | 45.6% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westchase, FL (45.6%).
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 Pinellas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Indian Shores | 67.8% (±34.7 points) |
| 9 | Treasure Island | 66.7% (±34.2 points) |
| 10 | Oldsmar | 66.4% (±12.7 points) |
| 11 | Kenneth City | 66.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 12 | South Highpoint | 65.8% (±16.4 points) |
| 13 | Gulfport | 64.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 14 | East Lake | 63.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 15 | Clearwater | 62.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 16 | Dunedin | 62.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 17 | Pinellas Park | 61.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 18 | Largo | 60.7% (±4.6 points) |
| 19 | Bay Pines | 60.0% (±43.0 points) |
| 20 | St. Petersburg | 57.8% (±2.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Pinellas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Lake 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 East Lake
Are renters in East Lake rent-burdened?
63.1% of renting households in East Lake 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 East Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Lake, FL spends 35.5% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lake CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lake CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lake 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 East Lake CDP, Florida (place:19206, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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