How many renters in Wellington, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.2% (±8.6 points) of renting households in Wellington, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.2% (±8.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.3% (±7.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.2% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wellington
| Share of income spent on rent | Wellington | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.4% (±8.2 points) | 8.0% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.8% (±3.5 points) | 8.3% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.4% (±4.1 points) | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±4.9 points) | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±4.0 points) | 9.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.3% (±7.6 points) | 52.9% | 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.
Wellington against Palm Beach County, its state and the nation
| Wellington | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.2% (±8.6 points) | 62.3% (±1.4 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.3% (±7.6 points) | 52.9% (±1.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.2% (±5.7 points) | 36.8% (±0.7 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $89,758 (±$9,936) | $60,689 (±$1,327) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,562 (±$162) | $1,916 (±$19) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wellington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (62.3%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Palm Beach County, Wellington ranks 24 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 368 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 Wellington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | — | 61.2% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Royal Palm Beach | 4.2 mi | 54.7% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loxahatchee Groves | 5.0 mi | 28.9% (±62.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westlake | 7.6 mi | 44.4% (±114.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenacres | 8.1 mi | 60.2% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Palm Estates | 8.6 mi | 37.7% (±38.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Belvedere Estates | 8.6 mi | 73.7% (±56.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| The Acreage | 8.7 mi | 15.9% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| Plantation Mobile Home Park | 9.1 mi | 45.8% (±46.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: The Acreage, FL (15.9%).
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 Palm Beach County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Boynton Beach | 66.2% (±5.8 points) |
| 19 | Boca Raton | 65.9% (±5.5 points) |
| 20 | Lake Worth Beach | 65.8% (±5.7 points) |
| 21 | Haverhill | 64.8% (±29.7 points) |
| 22 | Briny Breezes | 63.7% (±46.4 points) |
| 23 | Jupiter | 62.6% (±7.2 points) |
| 24 | Wellington | 61.2% (±8.6 points) |
| 25 | Westgate | 61.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 26 | Gulf Stream | 60.8% (±59.0 points) |
| 27 | Greenacres | 60.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 28 | Delray Beach | 59.7% (±5.4 points) |
| 29 | West Palm Beach | 59.2% (±3.7 points) |
| 30 | Seminole Manor | 59.1% (±38.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach 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 Wellington
Are renters in Wellington rent-burdened?
61.2% of renting households in Wellington 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 Wellington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wellington, FL spends 36.2% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington village, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington village, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington village, 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 Wellington village, Florida (place:75812, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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