How many renters in Laurel, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.5% (±21.0 points) of renting households in Laurel, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.5% (±21.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.2% (±19.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±12.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Laurel
| Share of income spent on rent | Laurel | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 33.0% (±22.0 points) | 10.5% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.1% (±7.2 points) | 7.6% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 10.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±16.7 points) | 12.3% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.3% (±8.6 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.2% (±19.2 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.
Laurel against Sarasota County, its state and the nation
| Laurel | Sarasota County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.5% (±21.0 points) | 59.2% (±2.5 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.2% (±19.2 points) | 49.9% (±2.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±12.6 points) | 35.0% (±1.3 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,712 (±$47,508) | $60,613 (±$2,413) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,323 (±$350) | $1,818 (±$31) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Laurel, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sarasota County (59.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sarasota County, Laurel ranks 24 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 653 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 Laurel
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel | — | 47.5% (±21.0 points) | — |
| Nokomis | 2.4 mi | 71.0% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osprey | 2.8 mi | 56.4% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Venice | 3.5 mi | 63.6% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Ranch | 4.9 mi | 52.3% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vamo | 5.4 mi | 74.6% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Venice Gardens | 6.1 mi | 53.6% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plantation (community) | 7.9 mi | 79.1% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Venice | 7.9 mi | 52.0% (±12.1 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 Sarasota County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Palmer Ranch | 52.3% (±13.7 points) |
| 19 | South Venice | 52.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 20 | Old Miakka | 51.2% (±77.0 points) |
| 21 | Englewood | 50.6% (±11.6 points) |
| 22 | The Meadows | 49.4% (±26.5 points) |
| 23 | Desoto Lakes | 48.2% (±33.2 points) |
| 24 | Laurel | 47.5% (±21.0 points) |
| 25 | Warm Mineral Springs | 42.7% (±32.3 points) |
| 26 | Kensington Park | 39.3% (±20.6 points) |
| 27 | Ridge Wood Heights | 34.4% (±19.6 points) |
| 28 | Lake Sarasota | 29.6% (±20.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Sarasota County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Laurel 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 Laurel
Are renters in Laurel rent-burdened?
47.5% of renting households in Laurel 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 Laurel spend on rent?
The median renting household in Laurel, FL spends 29.1% (±12.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel 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 Laurel CDP, Florida (place:39600, 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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