How many renters in Sunset, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.0% (±16.0 points) of renting households in Sunset, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.0% (±16.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.6% (±13.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.3% (±5.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sunset
| Share of income spent on rent | Sunset | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.1% (±2.7 points) | 6.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±7.5 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.2% (±3.8 points) | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.1% (±10.2 points) | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.4% (±8.1 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.6% (±13.8 points) | 55.0% | 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.
Sunset against Miami-Dade County, its state and the nation
| Sunset | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.0% (±16.0 points) | 64.5% (±0.9 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.6% (±13.8 points) | 55.0% (±0.8 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.3% (±5.9 points) | 38.2% (±0.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,688 (±$23,032) | $53,660 (±$1,055) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,118 (±$158) | $1,829 (±$10) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sunset, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Miami-Dade County (64.5%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Miami-Dade County, Sunset ranks 35 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 248 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 Sunset
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset | — | 66.0% (±16.0 points) | — |
| Westwood Lakes | 1.7 mi | 89.3% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Olympia Heights | 1.7 mi | 68.5% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenvar Heights | 2.3 mi | 59.3% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kendall | 2.5 mi | 60.7% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westchester | 2.7 mi | 63.5% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Miami | 3.6 mi | 75.8% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kendale Lakes | 3.7 mi | 68.1% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| The Crossings | 3.9 mi | 67.2% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westwood Lakes, FL (89.3%).
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 Miami-Dade County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Leisure City | 68.2% (±8.9 points) |
| 30 | Kendale Lakes | 68.1% (±8.1 points) |
| 31 | Miami Gardens | 68.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 32 | The Crossings | 67.2% (±9.8 points) |
| 33 | Sunny Isles Beach | 67.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 34 | North Miami Beach | 66.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 35 | Sunset | 66.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 36 | Key Biscayne | 65.7% (±13.8 points) |
| 37 | Florida City | 65.5% (±12.1 points) |
| 38 | Brownsville | 65.4% (±11.2 points) |
| 39 | Fountainebleau | 64.8% (±5.3 points) |
| 40 | Kendall West | 64.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Hialeah | 64.1% (±3.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Miami-Dade County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sunset 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 Sunset
Are renters in Sunset rent-burdened?
66.0% of renting households in Sunset 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 Sunset spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sunset, FL spends 35.3% (±5.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunset CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunset CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunset CDP, 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 Sunset CDP, Florida (place:69812, 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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