How many renters in Ruskin, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.5% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Ruskin, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.5% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.7% (±11.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.9% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ruskin
| Share of income spent on rent | Ruskin | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.0% (±4.2 points) | 7.6% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.2% (±7.9 points) | 9.7% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.0% (±3.9 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±7.8 points) | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.8% (±8.7 points) | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.7% (±11.0 points) | 47.7% | 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.
Ruskin against Hillsborough County, its state and the nation
| Ruskin | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.5% (±14.0 points) | 57.9% (±1.3 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.7% (±11.0 points) | 47.7% (±1.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.9% (±3.6 points) | 33.9% (±0.5 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,341 (±$11,908) | $55,100 (±$1,440) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,419 (±$244) | $1,667 (±$14) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ruskin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hillsborough County (57.9%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hillsborough County, Ruskin ranks 15 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 435 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 Ruskin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin | — | 58.5% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Apollo Beach | 4.0 mi | 57.0% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sun City Center | 4.1 mi | 67.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wimauma | 7.0 mi | 39.1% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Balm | 8.7 mi | 47.9% (±38.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gibsonton | 8.7 mi | 61.5% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverview | 11 mi | 55.3% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Progress Village | 13 mi | 48.5% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Memphis | 14 mi | 65.2% (±22.2 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 Hillsborough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Palm River-Clair Mel | 62.2% (±8.3 points) |
| 10 | Gibsonton | 61.5% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 | Carrollwood | 59.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 12 | East Lake-Orient Park | 59.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 13 | Valrico | 59.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Citrus Park | 58.5% (±11.3 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Ruskin | 58.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Lake Magdalene | 57.3% (±9.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Tampa | 57.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 18 | Apollo Beach | 57.0% (±17.4 points) |
| 19 | Brandon | 56.5% (±4.4 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Plant City | 55.3% (±7.5 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Riverview | 55.3% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Hillsborough County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ruskin 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 Ruskin
Are renters in Ruskin rent-burdened?
58.5% of renting households in Ruskin 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 Ruskin spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ruskin, FL spends 32.9% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruskin CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruskin CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruskin CDP, 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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