How many renters in Orlando, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.3% (±2.3 points) of renting households in Orlando, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.3% (±2.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.1% (±2.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.1% (±1.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Orlando
| Share of income spent on rent | Orlando | Orange County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±1.1 points) | 7.2% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.6% (±1.3 points) | 9.5% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±1.4 points) | 11.5% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±1.3 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±1.0 points) | 9.9% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.1% (±2.1 points) | 49.5% | 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.
Orlando against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Orlando | Orange County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.3% (±2.3 points) | 59.4% (±1.5 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.1% (±2.1 points) | 49.5% (±1.3 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.1% (±1.0 points) | 34.8% (±0.7 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $58,280 (±$2,714) | $58,569 (±$1,323) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,747 (±$20) | $1,775 (±$12) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Orlando, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orange County (59.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, Orlando ranks 23 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 438 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 Orlando
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | — | 58.3% (±2.3 points) | — |
| Meadow Woods | 5.4 mi | 60.6% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taft | 7.0 mi | 37.0% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Isle | 7.0 mi | 54.9% (±32.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Pinar | 7.6 mi | 63.3% (±34.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Castle | 7.7 mi | 59.8% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conway | 7.7 mi | 58.7% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buenaventura Lakes | 7.9 mi | 66.3% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southchase | 8.5 mi | 45.5% (±15.6 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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Edgewood | 61.9% (±33.0 points) |
| 18 | Goldenrod | 61.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 19 | Meadow Woods | 60.6% (±10.5 points) |
| 20 | Pine Castle | 59.8% (±13.9 points) |
| 21 | Conway | 58.7% (±19.2 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Ocoee | 58.3% (±8.4 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Orlando | 58.3% (±2.3 points) |
| 24 | Oak Ridge | 57.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 25 | Winter Park | 55.9% (±7.4 points) |
| 26 | Horizon West | 55.8% (±8.5 points) |
| 27 | University (Orange County) | 55.5% (±9.0 points) |
| 28 | Wedgefield | 55.4% (±35.5 points) |
| 29 | Belle Isle | 54.9% (±32.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Orange 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 Orlando
Are renters in Orlando rent-burdened?
58.3% of renting households in Orlando 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 Orlando spend on rent?
The median renting household in Orlando, FL spends 34.1% (±1.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orlando city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orlando city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orlando city, 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 Orlando city, Florida (place:53000, 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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