How many renters in Riviera Beach, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
69.8% (±7.8 points) of renting households in Riviera Beach, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 44.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 69.8% (±7.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 62.6% (±7.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 44.6% (±8.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Riviera Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Riviera Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.4% (±3.3 points) | 8.0% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.5% (±3.8 points) | 8.3% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.3% (±2.9 points) | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±3.6 points) | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.2% (±2.9 points) | 9.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 62.6% (±7.2 points) | 52.9% | 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.
Riviera Beach against Palm Beach County, its state and the nation
| Riviera Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 69.8% (±7.8 points) | 62.3% (±1.4 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 62.6% (±7.2 points) | 52.9% (±1.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 44.6% (±8.2 points) | 36.8% (±0.7 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,474 (±$8,517) | $60,689 (±$1,327) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,702 (±$106) | $1,916 (±$19) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Riviera Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (62.3%).
It is also higher than in Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Palm Beach County, Riviera Beach ranks 15 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 166 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 Riviera Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Beach | — | 69.8% (±7.8 points) | — |
| Lake Park | 1.4 mi | 55.6% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mangonia Park | 1.6 mi | 70.2% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Beach Shores | 2.6 mi | 46.4% (±19.2 points) | Lower |
| North Palm Beach | 2.9 mi | 54.3% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| West Palm Beach | 4.0 mi | 59.2% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Juno Ridge | 4.7 mi | 56.5% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cabana Colony | 5.2 mi | 69.2% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westgate | 5.8 mi | 61.1% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palm Beach Shores, FL (46.4%), North Palm Beach, FL (54.3%), West Palm Beach, FL (59.2%).
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 Palm Beach County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Lantana | 73.0% (±13.9 points) |
| 10 | Pine Air | 72.7% (±32.1 points) |
| 11 | Tequesta | 72.5% (±19.7 points) |
| 12 | Limestone Creek | 71.0% (±48.2 points) |
| 13 | Juno Beach | 70.6% (±26.8 points) |
| 14 | Mangonia Park | 70.2% (±13.5 points) |
| 15 | Riviera Beach | 69.8% (±7.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Cabana Colony | 69.2% (±29.6 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Watergate | 69.2% (±36.4 points) |
| 18 | Boynton Beach | 66.2% (±5.8 points) |
| 19 | Boca Raton | 65.9% (±5.5 points) |
| 20 | Lake Worth Beach | 65.8% (±5.7 points) |
| 21 | Haverhill | 64.8% (±29.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach 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 Riviera Beach
Are renters in Riviera Beach rent-burdened?
69.8% of renting households in Riviera 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 Riviera Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Riviera Beach, FL spends 44.6% (±8.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riviera Beach city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riviera Beach city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riviera Beach 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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