How many renters in Sweetwater, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.8% (±9.3 points) of renting households in Sweetwater, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.8% (±9.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.2% (±7.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.1% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sweetwater
| Share of income spent on rent | Sweetwater | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.9% (±2.5 points) | 6.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±3.6 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±4.2 points) | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±4.7 points) | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.6% (±5.9 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.2% (±7.2 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.
Sweetwater against Miami-Dade County, its state and the nation
| Sweetwater | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.8% (±9.3 points) | 64.5% (±0.9 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.2% (±7.2 points) | 55.0% (±0.8 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.1% (±2.9 points) | 38.2% (±0.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,381 (±$11,247) | $53,660 (±$1,055) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,771 (±$82) | $1,829 (±$10) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sweetwater, 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 higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Miami-Dade County, Sweetwater ranks 43 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 299 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 Sweetwater
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater | — | 63.8% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Tamiami | 2.2 mi | 75.3% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fountainebleau | 2.7 mi | 64.8% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Doral | 2.8 mi | 68.3% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westchester | 3.4 mi | 63.5% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood Lakes | 4.3 mi | 89.3% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Olympia Heights | 4.9 mi | 68.5% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kendale Lakes | 5.6 mi | 68.1% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Terrace | 5.8 mi | 56.7% (±10.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 41 (tie) | Homestead | 64.1% (±6.3 points) |
| 43 | Sweetwater | 63.8% (±9.3 points) |
| 44 | Cutler Bay | 63.7% (±10.3 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Country Club | 63.6% (±6.0 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Miami Springs | 63.6% (±11.6 points) |
| 47 | Westchester | 63.5% (±6.4 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Princeton | 63.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 48 (tie) | South Miami Heights | 63.4% (±8.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Miami-Dade 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 Sweetwater
Are renters in Sweetwater rent-burdened?
63.8% of renting households in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sweetwater, FL spends 35.1% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater city, 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 Sweetwater city, Florida (place:70345, in state:12).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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