How many renters in Highland City, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.0% (±16.6 points) of renting households in Highland City, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.0% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.2% (±12.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Highland City
| Share of income spent on rent | Highland City | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±7.4 points) | 10.1% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±7.1 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.6% (±13.3 points) | 13.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.7% (±6.6 points) | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.8% (±11.5 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.2% (±12.0 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.
Highland City against Polk County, its state and the nation
| Highland City | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.0% (±16.6 points) | 54.2% (±2.0 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.2% (±12.0 points) | 44.9% (±1.8 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±4.3 points) | 32.3% (±1.0 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,089 (±$19,995) | $50,423 (±$1,573) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,993 (±$338) | $1,363 (±$28) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Highland City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Polk County (54.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Polk County, Highland City ranks 20 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 542 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 Highland City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland City | — | 54.0% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Lakeland Highlands | 4.4 mi | 30.9% (±14.9 points) | Lower |
| Crystal Lake | 5.2 mi | 52.6% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Medulla | 6.3 mi | 49.2% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jan Phyl Village | 6.3 mi | 54.1% (±32.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bartow | 6.3 mi | 41.1% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fussels Corner | 6.6 mi | 40.6% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Combee Settlement | 6.9 mi | 56.2% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Lake | 7.6 mi | 58.7% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakeland Highlands, FL (30.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Haines City | 57.5% (±11.4 points) |
| 15 | Inwood | 56.3% (±21.2 points) |
| 16 | Combee Settlement | 56.2% (±26.0 points) |
| 17 | Lake Hamilton | 55.1% (±50.1 points) |
| 18 | Wahneta | 54.7% (±31.6 points) |
| 19 | Jan Phyl Village | 54.1% (±32.8 points) |
| 20 | Highland City | 54.0% (±16.6 points) |
| 21 | Kathleen | 53.8% (±27.5 points) |
| 22 | Crystal Lake | 52.6% (±15.0 points) |
| 23 | Grenelefe | 51.7% (±28.9 points) |
| 24 | Lakeland | 50.7% (±3.4 points) |
| 25 | Frostproof | 50.6% (±27.1 points) |
| 26 | Hillcrest Heights | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Highland City 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 Highland City
Are renters in Highland City rent-burdened?
54.0% of renting households in Highland City 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 Highland City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Highland City, FL spends 30.9% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland City CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland City CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland City 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 Highland City CDP, Florida (place:30225, 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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