How many renters in Lighthouse Point, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.0% (±14.5 points) of renting households in Lighthouse Point, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.0% (±14.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.3% (±14.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.5% (±12.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lighthouse Point
| Share of income spent on rent | Lighthouse Point | Broward County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.6% (±5.8 points) | 5.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±7.2 points) | 8.0% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.7% (±7.2 points) | 10.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.5% (±9.9 points) | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.7% (±2.9 points) | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.3% (±14.2 points) | 55.4% | 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.
Lighthouse Point against Broward County, its state and the nation
| Lighthouse Point | Broward County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.0% (±14.5 points) | 65.2% (±1.2 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.3% (±14.2 points) | 55.4% (±1.0 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.5% (±12.0 points) | 38.3% (±0.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $72,606 (±$33,842) | $57,896 (±$1,306) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,880 (±$230) | $1,907 (±$16) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lighthouse Point, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Broward County (65.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Broward County, Lighthouse Point ranks 32 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 443 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 Lighthouse Point
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Point | — | 58.0% (±14.5 points) | — |
| Hillsboro Beach | 0.6 mi | 59.4% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Beach | 3.3 mi | 66.2% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pompano Beach | 3.8 mi | 62.3% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | 5.4 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coconut Creek | 6.0 mi | 57.5% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 6.0 mi | 66.5% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boca Raton | 6.6 mi | 65.9% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Margate | 7.9 mi | 64.4% (±6.9 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 Broward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hallandale Beach | 61.9% (±5.8 points) |
| 27 | Wilton Manors | 61.4% (±9.8 points) |
| 28 | Pembroke Park | 60.7% (±13.3 points) |
| 29 | Broadview Park | 60.1% (±27.8 points) |
| 30 | Hillsboro Beach | 59.4% (±24.4 points) |
| 31 | Fort Lauderdale | 58.2% (±3.2 points) |
| 32 | Lighthouse Point | 58.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 33 | Coconut Creek | 57.5% (±6.4 points) |
| 34 | Washington Park | 57.1% (±44.4 points) |
| 35 | Sea Ranch Lakes | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 36 | Lazy Lake | 12.5% (±104.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 36 places in Broward County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Lighthouse Point
Are renters in Lighthouse Point rent-burdened?
58.0% of renting households in Lighthouse Point 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 Lighthouse Point spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lighthouse Point, FL spends 39.5% (±12.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lighthouse Point city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lighthouse Point city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lighthouse Point city, Florida
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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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