How many renters in Tarpon Springs, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.0% (±12.9 points) of renting households in Tarpon Springs, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.0% (±12.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.1% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.5% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Tarpon Springs
| Share of income spent on rent | Tarpon Springs | Pinellas County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.8% (±7.9 points) | 8.0% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±6.9 points) | 9.0% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.2% (±6.5 points) | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.7% (±4.5 points) | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±5.9 points) | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.1% (±11.5 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.
Tarpon Springs against Pinellas County, its state and the nation
| Tarpon Springs | Pinellas County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.0% (±12.9 points) | 60.0% (±1.4 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.1% (±11.5 points) | 49.9% (±1.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.5% (±7.3 points) | 35.0% (±0.7 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,391 (±$13,255) | $54,442 (±$1,274) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,298 (±$67) | $1,642 (±$18) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Tarpon Springs, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pinellas County, Tarpon Springs ranks 21 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 514 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 Tarpon Springs
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarpon Springs | — | 55.0% (±12.9 points) | — |
| Key Vista | 3.2 mi | 100.0% (±116.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holiday | 3.4 mi | 66.1% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beacon Square | 4.6 mi | 49.3% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Harbor | 4.6 mi | 73.8% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
| Elfers | 5.7 mi | 48.8% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Lake | 5.8 mi | 63.1% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Port Richey | 7.7 mi | 52.1% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunedin | 7.7 mi | 62.6% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Palm Harbor, FL (73.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Clearwater | 62.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 16 | Dunedin | 62.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 17 | Pinellas Park | 61.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 18 | Largo | 60.7% (±4.6 points) |
| 19 | Bay Pines | 60.0% (±43.0 points) |
| 20 | St. Petersburg | 57.8% (±2.6 points) |
| 21 | Tarpon Springs | 55.0% (±12.9 points) |
| 22 | Lealman | 54.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 23 | Redington Shores | 54.6% (±20.8 points) |
| 24 | Seminole | 54.0% (±10.0 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Belleair Bluffs | 50.9% (±21.3 points) |
| 25 (tie) | West Lealman | 50.9% (±10.2 points) |
| 27 | Indian Rocks Beach | 47.0% (±17.3 points) |
Showing 13 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 Tarpon Springs
Are renters in Tarpon Springs rent-burdened?
55.0% of renting households in Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs spend on rent?
The median renting household in Tarpon Springs, FL spends 32.5% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarpon Springs city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarpon Springs city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs city, Florida (place:71150, 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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