How many renters in Tampa, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.3% (±2.2 points) of renting households in Tampa, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.3% (±2.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.7% (±1.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±0.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Tampa
| Share of income spent on rent | Tampa | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.2% (±0.9 points) | 7.6% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.3% (±0.9 points) | 9.7% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±1.2 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±1.2 points) | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±1.1 points) | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.7% (±1.9 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.
Tampa against Hillsborough County, its state and the nation
| Tampa | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.3% (±2.2 points) | 57.9% (±1.3 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.7% (±1.9 points) | 47.7% (±1.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±0.9 points) | 33.9% (±0.5 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,879 (±$2,308) | $55,100 (±$1,440) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,701 (±$27) | $1,667 (±$14) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Tampa, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hillsborough County (57.9%).
It is also lower than in Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hillsborough County, Tampa ranks 17 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 462 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 Tampa
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | — | 57.3% (±2.2 points) | — |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | 3.6 mi | 62.2% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carrollwood | 6.5 mi | 59.5% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town 'n' Country | 6.6 mi | 55.0% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | 6.9 mi | 62.2% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 7.4 mi | 59.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Magdalene | 7.7 mi | 57.3% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| University (Hillsborough County) | 7.9 mi | 69.1% (±4.4 points) | Higher |
| Temple Terrace | 8.1 mi | 54.4% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: University (Hillsborough County), FL (69.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 22 | Town 'n' Country | 55.0% (±5.3 points) |
| 23 | Temple Terrace | 54.4% (±9.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Hillsborough 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 Tampa
Are renters in Tampa rent-burdened?
57.3% of renting households in Tampa 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 Tampa spend on rent?
The median renting household in Tampa, FL spends 33.5% (±0.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tampa city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tampa city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tampa 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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