How many renters in Candler-McAfee, GA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.5% (±12.6 points) of renting households in Candler-McAfee, GA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.5% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.7% (±8.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.5% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Candler-McAfee
| Share of income spent on rent | Candler-McAfee | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±5.0 points) | 8.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.1% (±5.6 points) | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±5.9 points) | 12.4% | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±4.6 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.8% (±9.7 points) | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.7% (±8.1 points) | 48.9% | 43.4% | 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.
Candler-McAfee against DeKalb County, its state and the nation
| Candler-McAfee | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.5% (±12.6 points) | 58.5% (±1.8 points) | 52.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.7% (±8.1 points) | 48.9% (±1.5 points) | 43.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.5% (±2.0 points) | 34.4% (±0.8 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,102 (±$7,712) | $54,357 (±$1,609) | $49,820 (±$493) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,498 (±$89) | $1,692 (±$12) | $1,393 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Candler-McAfee, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from DeKalb County (58.5%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (52.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In DeKalb County, Candler-McAfee ranks 12 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 207 of 594.
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 Candler-McAfee
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candler-McAfee | — | 55.5% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Panthersville | 1.3 mi | 62.3% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belvedere Park | 1.7 mi | 66.5% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gresham Park | 2.7 mi | 60.1% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avondale Estates | 3.0 mi | 63.5% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur | 3.4 mi | 44.7% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scottdale | 4.8 mi | 46.9% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Druid Hills | 5.2 mi | 52.6% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Decatur | 5.7 mi | 56.5% (±8.6 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 DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Avondale Estates | 63.5% (±27.6 points) |
| 7 | Clarkston | 63.1% (±9.5 points) |
| 8 | Panthersville | 62.3% (±11.6 points) |
| 9 | Gresham Park | 60.1% (±17.1 points) |
| 10 | Stonecrest | 59.8% (±9.4 points) |
| 11 | North Decatur | 56.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 12 | Candler-McAfee | 55.5% (±12.6 points) |
| 13 | Druid Hills | 52.6% (±12.2 points) |
| 14 | North Druid Hills | 52.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 15 | Dunwoody | 51.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 16 | Chamblee | 51.1% (±7.2 points) |
| 17 | Scottdale | 46.9% (±10.6 points) |
| 18 | Lithonia | 46.6% (±15.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in DeKalb County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee
Are renters in Candler-McAfee rent-burdened?
55.5% of renting households in Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee spend on rent?
The median renting household in Candler-McAfee, GA spends 31.5% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Candler-McAfee CDP, Georgia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Candler-McAfee CDP, Georgia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Candler-McAfee CDP, Georgia
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 Candler-McAfee CDP, Georgia (place:12834, in state:13).
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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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