How many renters in South Pasadena, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in South Pasadena, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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71.4% (±11.5 points) of renting households in South Pasadena, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

66.9% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 47.2% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 71.4% (±11.5 points)
Paying 35% or more: 66.9% (±10.9 points)
Median share of income: 47.2% (±6.0 points)

Rent as a share of income in South Pasadena

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	South Pasadena	Pinellas County	Florida	United States
Less than 15%	8.4% (±9.9 points)	8.0%	8.1%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	3.8% (±3.5 points)	9.0%	9.3%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	6.9% (±5.3 points)	11.3%	11.3%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	9.6% (±7.5 points)	11.7%	11.3%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	4.5% (±3.8 points)	10.1%	9.8%	9.2%
35% or more	66.9% (±10.9 points)	49.9%	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.

South Pasadena against Pinellas County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Pasadena	Pinellas County	Florida	United States
Paying 30% or more	71.4% (±11.5 points)	60.0% (±1.4 points)	60.0% (±0.4 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	66.9% (±10.9 points)	49.9% (±1.2 points)	50.2% (±0.4 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	47.2% (±6.0 points)	35.0% (±0.7 points)	35.2% (±0.3 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$42,123 (±$13,134)	$54,442 (±$1,274)	$53,617 (±$353)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$1,792 (±$491)	$1,642 (±$18)	$1,669 (±$5)	$1,413

In South Pasadena, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pinellas County (60.0%).

It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).

In Pinellas County, South Pasadena ranks 6 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 145 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 South Pasadena

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Pasadena
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
South Pasadena	—	71.4% (±11.5 points)	—
Bear Creek	0.7 mi	92.7% (±28.2 points)	Not measurably different
Gulfport	1.8 mi	64.0% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Treasure Island	2.0 mi	66.7% (±34.2 points)	Not measurably different
St. Pete Beach	2.5 mi	40.4% (±13.1 points)	Lower
Madeira Beach	4.3 mi	76.0% (±20.7 points)	Not measurably different
Kenneth City	4.6 mi	66.0% (±15.8 points)	Not measurably different
West Lealman	4.6 mi	50.9% (±10.2 points)	Lower
Bay Pines	5.0 mi	60.0% (±43.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Pete Beach, FL (40.4%), West Lealman, FL (50.9%).

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 Pinellas County, place by place

Rank	Place	Renters paying 30% or more of income
1	Harbor Bluffs	100.0% (±104.5 points)
2	Bear Creek	92.7% (±28.2 points)
3	Ridgecrest	90.0% (±49.6 points)
4	Madeira Beach	76.0% (±20.7 points)
5	Palm Harbor	73.8% (±6.1 points)
6	South Pasadena	71.4% (±11.5 points)
7	Bardmoor	69.4% (±20.2 points)
8	Indian Shores	67.8% (±34.7 points)
9	Treasure Island	66.7% (±34.2 points)
10	Oldsmar	66.4% (±12.7 points)
11	Kenneth City	66.0% (±15.8 points)
12	South Highpoint	65.8% (±16.4 points)

Showing 12 of 36 places in Pinellas 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 South Pasadena

Are renters in South Pasadena rent-burdened?

71.4% of renting households in South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena spend on rent?

The median renting household in South Pasadena, FL spends 47.2% (±6.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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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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