How many renters in Westchester, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.5% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Westchester, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.5% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.1% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.4% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westchester
| Share of income spent on rent | Westchester | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.5% (±2.3 points) | 6.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±2.8 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±3.4 points) | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±3.7 points) | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±3.0 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.1% (±5.7 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.
Westchester against Miami-Dade County, its state and the nation
| Westchester | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.5% (±6.4 points) | 64.5% (±0.9 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.1% (±5.7 points) | 55.0% (±0.8 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.4% (±4.1 points) | 38.2% (±0.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,938 (±$8,449) | $53,660 (±$1,055) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,819 (±$71) | $1,829 (±$10) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Westchester, 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, Westchester ranks 47 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 308 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 Westchester
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester | — | 63.5% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Olympia Heights | 1.5 mi | 68.5% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood Lakes | 1.7 mi | 89.3% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Fountainebleau | 1.9 mi | 64.8% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunset | 2.7 mi | 66.0% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Terrace | 3.0 mi | 56.7% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tamiami | 3.1 mi | 75.3% (±7.4 points) | Higher |
| Sweetwater | 3.4 mi | 63.8% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenvar Heights | 3.4 mi | 59.3% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westwood Lakes, FL (89.3%), Tamiami, FL (75.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 50 | Miami | 62.9% (±1.5 points) |
| 51 | Naranja | 61.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 52 | North Bay Village | 61.3% (±13.2 points) |
| 53 | Kendall | 60.7% (±5.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Miami-Dade County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Westchester 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 Westchester
Are renters in Westchester rent-burdened?
63.5% of renting households in Westchester 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 Westchester spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westchester, FL spends 38.4% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westchester CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westchester CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westchester CDP, 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 Westchester CDP, Florida (place:76075, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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