How many renters in University (Hillsborough County), FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in University (Hillsborough County), FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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69.1% (±4.4 points) of renting households in University (Hillsborough County), FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

60.3% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 41.9% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 69.1% (±4.4 points)
Paying 35% or more: 60.3% (±3.9 points)
Median share of income: 41.9% (±3.5 points)

Rent as a share of income in University (Hillsborough County)

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	University (Hillsborough County)	Hillsborough County	Florida	United States
Less than 15%	4.8% (±1.4 points)	7.6%	8.1%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	7.6% (±2.8 points)	9.7%	9.3%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	8.2% (±1.8 points)	12.2%	11.3%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	10.2% (±2.6 points)	12.6%	11.3%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	8.8% (±2.0 points)	10.2%	9.8%	9.2%
35% or more	60.3% (±3.9 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.

University (Hillsborough County) against Hillsborough County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	University (Hillsborough County)	Hillsborough County	Florida	United States
Paying 30% or more	69.1% (±4.4 points)	57.9% (±1.3 points)	60.0% (±0.4 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	60.3% (±3.9 points)	47.7% (±1.1 points)	50.2% (±0.4 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	41.9% (±3.5 points)	33.9% (±0.5 points)	35.2% (±0.3 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$36,504 (±$2,447)	$55,100 (±$1,440)	$53,617 (±$353)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$1,295 (±$37)	$1,667 (±$14)	$1,669 (±$5)	$1,413

In University (Hillsborough County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Hillsborough County (57.9%).

It is also higher than in Florida (60.0%).

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

In Hillsborough County, University (Hillsborough County) ranks 2 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 181 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 University (Hillsborough County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with University (Hillsborough County)
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
University (Hillsborough County)	—	69.1% (±4.4 points)	—
Lake Magdalene	3.1 mi	57.3% (±9.7 points)	Lower
Temple Terrace	4.2 mi	54.4% (±9.2 points)	Lower
Lutz	4.5 mi	65.1% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different
Carrollwood	5.2 mi	59.5% (±8.4 points)	Lower
Egypt Lake-Leto	6.1 mi	62.2% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Northdale	6.1 mi	65.6% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different
East Lake-Orient Park	6.5 mi	59.4% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Cheval	7.1 mi	47.4% (±12.0 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Magdalene, FL (57.3%), Temple Terrace, FL (54.4%), Carrollwood, FL (59.5%).

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
1	Pebble Creek	70.0% (±22.2 points)
2	University (Hillsborough County)	69.1% (±4.4 points)
3	Sun City Center	67.1% (±9.8 points)
4	Northdale	65.6% (±11.2 points)
5	Lutz	65.1% (±11.2 points)
6	Mango	64.8% (±15.9 points)
7	Bloomingdale	63.8% (±12.8 points)
8 (tie)	Egypt Lake-Leto	62.2% (±6.3 points)

Showing 8 of 33 places in Hillsborough County, ranked from highest to lowest.

University (Hillsborough County) 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 University (Hillsborough County)

Are renters in University (Hillsborough County) rent-burdened?

69.1% of renting households in University (Hillsborough County) 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 University (Hillsborough County) spend on rent?

The median renting household in University (Hillsborough County), FL spends 41.9% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.

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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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