How many renters in Fuller Heights, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.6% (±16.1 points) of renting households in Fuller Heights, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.6% (±16.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.6% (±15.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.6% (±7.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fuller Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Fuller Heights | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.4% (±12.3 points) | 10.1% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.4% (±9.3 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.6% (±16.4 points) | 13.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.1% (±16.8 points) | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.0% (±5.2 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.6% (±15.2 points) | 44.9% | 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.
Fuller Heights against Polk County, its state and the nation
| Fuller Heights | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.6% (±16.1 points) | 54.2% (±2.0 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.6% (±15.2 points) | 44.9% (±1.8 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.6% (±7.9 points) | 32.3% (±1.0 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,148 (±$18,188) | $50,423 (±$1,573) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,444 (±$164) | $1,363 (±$28) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fuller Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Polk County (54.2%).
It is also lower than in Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Polk County, Fuller Heights ranks 30 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 695 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 Fuller Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller Heights | — | 43.6% (±16.1 points) | — |
| Mulberry | 1.5 mi | 61.4% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Oak | 1.7 mi | 46.0% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Medulla | 2.5 mi | 49.2% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland Highlands | 3.6 mi | 30.9% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland City | 7.7 mi | 54.0% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland | 9.4 mi | 50.7% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plant City | 9.7 mi | 55.3% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Lake | 9.7 mi | 52.6% (±15.0 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 Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Lakeland | 50.7% (±3.4 points) |
| 25 | Frostproof | 50.6% (±27.1 points) |
| 26 | Hillcrest Heights | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Cypress Gardens | 49.2% (±22.9 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Medulla | 49.2% (±12.5 points) |
| 29 | Willow Oak | 46.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 30 | Fuller Heights | 43.6% (±16.1 points) |
| 31 | Bartow | 41.1% (±10.7 points) |
| 32 | Fussels Corner | 40.6% (±23.3 points) |
| 33 | Crooked Lake Park | 36.6% (±31.4 points) |
| 34 | Lakeland Highlands | 30.9% (±14.9 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Alturas | 0.0% (±55.9 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Highland Park | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fuller Heights 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 Fuller Heights
Are renters in Fuller Heights rent-burdened?
43.6% of renting households in Fuller Heights 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 Fuller Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fuller Heights, FL spends 27.6% (±7.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fuller Heights CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fuller Heights CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fuller Heights 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 Fuller Heights CDP, Florida (place:25025, 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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