How many renters in Winter Haven, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.3% (±6.8 points) of renting households in Winter Haven, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.3% (±6.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.6% (±5.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.2% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Winter Haven
| Share of income spent on rent | Winter Haven | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.5% (±3.7 points) | 10.1% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.6% (±3.1 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.5% (±3.1 points) | 13.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.0% (±2.6 points) | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±3.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.6% (±5.9 points) | 44.9% | 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.
Winter Haven against Polk County, its state and the nation
| Winter Haven | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.3% (±6.8 points) | 54.2% (±2.0 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.6% (±5.9 points) | 44.9% (±1.8 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.2% (±2.6 points) | 32.3% (±1.0 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,694 (±$5,263) | $50,423 (±$1,573) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,246 (±$80) | $1,363 (±$28) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Winter Haven, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Polk County (54.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Polk County, Winter Haven ranks 11 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 335 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 Winter Haven
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven | — | 62.3% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Inwood | 2.2 mi | 56.3% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cypress Gardens | 3.9 mi | 49.2% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jan Phyl Village | 4.2 mi | 54.1% (±32.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Lake | 5.1 mi | 58.7% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auburndale | 5.9 mi | 65.1% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wahneta | 6.0 mi | 54.7% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Alfred | 6.4 mi | 76.3% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hamilton | 6.5 mi | 55.1% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Polk City | 69.4% (±31.0 points) |
| 6 | Loughman | 67.6% (±18.2 points) |
| 7 | Lake Wales | 67.3% (±10.6 points) |
| 8 | Davenport | 66.1% (±30.5 points) |
| 9 | Auburndale | 65.1% (±15.4 points) |
| 10 | Poinciana | 63.6% (±9.1 points) |
| 11 | Winter Haven | 62.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 12 | Mulberry | 61.4% (±27.4 points) |
| 13 | Eagle Lake | 58.7% (±34.6 points) |
| 14 | Haines City | 57.5% (±11.4 points) |
| 15 | Inwood | 56.3% (±21.2 points) |
| 16 | Combee Settlement | 56.2% (±26.0 points) |
| 17 | Lake Hamilton | 55.1% (±50.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk 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 Winter Haven
Are renters in Winter Haven rent-burdened?
62.3% of renting households in Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven spend on rent?
The median renting household in Winter Haven, FL spends 36.2% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winter Haven city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winter Haven city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winter Haven 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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