How many renters in Jensen Beach, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.0% (±15.2 points) of renting households in Jensen Beach, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.0% (±15.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.1% (±12.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±8.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jensen Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Jensen Beach | Martin County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.8% (±2.9 points) | 9.5% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.0% (±10.6 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±12.5 points) | 13.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.6% (±8.2 points) | 7.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±8.0 points) | 8.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.1% (±12.9 points) | 52.5% | 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.
Jensen Beach against Martin County, its state and the nation
| Jensen Beach | Martin County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.0% (±15.2 points) | 60.6% (±4.7 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.1% (±12.9 points) | 52.5% (±4.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±8.3 points) | 36.9% (±3.2 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,532 (±$16,646) | $46,716 (±$5,391) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,267 (±$259) | $1,569 (±$58) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Jensen Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Martin County (60.6%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Martin County, Jensen Beach ranks 7 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 597 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 Jensen Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Beach | — | 51.0% (±15.2 points) | — |
| Ocean Breeze | 1.0 mi | 54.5% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rio | 1.9 mi | 100.0% (±133.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North River Shores | 2.6 mi | 89.8% (±16.5 points) | Higher |
| Stuart | 3.4 mi | 69.3% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sewall's Point | 4.2 mi | 10.0% (±71.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hutchinson Island South | 4.4 mi | 39.3% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palm City | 5.3 mi | 48.5% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Salerno | 7.5 mi | 47.0% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North River Shores, FL (89.8%).
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 Martin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Jupiter Island | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Rio | 100.0% (±133.2 points) |
| 3 | North River Shores | 89.8% (±16.5 points) |
| 4 | Stuart | 69.3% (±10.6 points) |
| 5 | Hobe Sound | 57.9% (±14.5 points) |
| 6 | Ocean Breeze | 54.5% (±27.5 points) |
| 7 | Jensen Beach | 51.0% (±15.2 points) |
| 8 | Palm City | 48.5% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Port Salerno | 47.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 10 | Indiantown | 35.5% (±19.0 points) |
| 11 | Sewall's Point | 10.0% (±71.9 points) |
Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach
Are renters in Jensen Beach rent-burdened?
51.0% of renting households in Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jensen Beach, FL spends 30.5% (±8.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jensen Beach CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jensen Beach CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach CDP, Florida (place:35550, 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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