How many renters in Lehigh Acres, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.7% (±4.4 points) of renting households in Lehigh Acres, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.7% (±4.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.1% (±4.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.2% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lehigh Acres
| Share of income spent on rent | Lehigh Acres | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.2% (±1.6 points) | 6.3% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±2.8 points) | 7.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±3.2 points) | 13.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±2.9 points) | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.6% (±1.9 points) | 9.9% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.1% (±4.0 points) | 50.1% | 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.
Lehigh Acres against Lee County, its state and the nation
| Lehigh Acres | Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.7% (±4.4 points) | 60.0% (±2.3 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.1% (±4.0 points) | 50.1% (±2.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.2% (±2.1 points) | 35.1% (±1.2 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,475 (±$5,758) | $54,866 (±$2,613) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,657 (±$37) | $1,712 (±$17) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lehigh Acres, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lee County (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lee County, Lehigh Acres ranks 18 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 430 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 Lehigh Acres
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Acres | — | 58.7% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Buckingham | 7.1 mi | 31.8% (±66.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gateway | 7.1 mi | 41.1% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olga | 7.4 mi | 79.7% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alva | 7.6 mi | 65.7% (±57.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Verandah | 8.6 mi | 67.5% (±51.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Denaud | 9.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Myers Shores | 9.5 mi | 67.4% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tice | 12 mi | 41.9% (±16.6 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 Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Cape Coral | 65.4% (±5.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Palmona Park | 63.3% (±52.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Villas | 63.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 15 | Fort Myers | 62.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 16 | Bonita Springs | 60.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 17 | Pine Island Center | 60.1% (±35.7 points) |
| 18 | Lehigh Acres | 58.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 19 | North Fort Myers | 53.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 20 | Estero | 53.5% (±11.0 points) |
| 21 | Cypress Lake | 51.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 22 | Bokeelia | 49.2% (±38.0 points) |
| 23 | St. James City | 48.7% (±48.2 points) |
| 24 | Three Oaks | 45.7% (±16.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Lee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres
Are renters in Lehigh Acres rent-burdened?
58.7% of renting households in Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lehigh Acres, FL spends 36.2% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehigh Acres CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehigh Acres CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres CDP, Florida (place:39925, 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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Figures last updated on .
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