How many renters in Rockledge, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.4% (±10.1 points) of renting households in Rockledge, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.4% (±10.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.8% (±8.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.6% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rockledge
| Share of income spent on rent | Rockledge | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.8% (±4.3 points) | 9.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.3% (±3.3 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.2% (±7.6 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.3% (±7.7 points) | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±4.8 points) | 8.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.8% (±8.9 points) | 47.2% | 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.
Rockledge against Brevard County, its state and the nation
| Rockledge | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.4% (±10.1 points) | 55.8% (±2.3 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.8% (±8.9 points) | 47.2% (±2.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.6% (±4.1 points) | 33.3% (±1.3 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,945 (±$14,356) | $52,625 (±$1,865) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,820 (±$87) | $1,556 (±$27) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rockledge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brevard County (55.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Brevard County, Rockledge ranks 18 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 503 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 Rockledge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockledge | — | 55.4% (±10.1 points) | — |
| Cocoa West | 3.3 mi | 71.1% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merritt Island | 3.9 mi | 53.3% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cocoa | 4.1 mi | 61.5% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Viera East | 4.3 mi | 45.8% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tropical Park | 4.5 mi | 59.7% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Viera West | 5.3 mi | 41.7% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cocoa Beach | 6.7 mi | 56.2% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpes | 8.6 mi | 48.5% (±29.9 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 Brevard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tropical Park | 59.7% (±19.6 points) |
| 13 | Palm Bay | 59.5% (±5.8 points) |
| 14 | Titusville | 59.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 15 | Patrick AFB | 58.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 16 | Cocoa Beach | 56.2% (±12.5 points) |
| 17 | Melbourne | 56.1% (±4.0 points) |
| 18 | Rockledge | 55.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 19 | Merritt Island | 53.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 20 | Mims | 52.3% (±22.4 points) |
| 21 | Sharpes | 48.5% (±29.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Viera East | 45.8% (±20.7 points) |
| 22 (tie) | West Melbourne | 45.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 24 | Satellite Beach | 45.3% (±17.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Brevard 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 Rockledge
Are renters in Rockledge rent-burdened?
55.4% of renting households in Rockledge 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 Rockledge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rockledge, FL spends 32.6% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockledge city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockledge city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockledge 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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