How many renters in Port Wentworth, GA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.8% (±13.6 points) of renting households in Port Wentworth, GA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.8% (±13.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.7% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.0% (±10.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Port Wentworth
| Share of income spent on rent | Port Wentworth | Chatham County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.0% (±2.9 points) | 10.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.4% (±9.0 points) | 12.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±10.5 points) | 11.2% | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±9.6 points) | 11.9% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.1% (±3.8 points) | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.7% (±13.1 points) | 45.8% | 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.
Port Wentworth against Chatham County, its state and the nation
| Port Wentworth | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.8% (±13.6 points) | 53.8% (±2.3 points) | 52.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.7% (±13.1 points) | 45.8% (±2.0 points) | 43.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.0% (±10.4 points) | 32.4% (±1.2 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,354 (±$14,204) | $51,600 (±$2,061) | $49,820 (±$493) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,812 (±$299) | $1,471 (±$27) | $1,393 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Port Wentworth, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chatham County (53.8%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (52.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chatham County, Port Wentworth ranks 8 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 258 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 Port Wentworth
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Wentworth | — | 51.8% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Pooler | 6.7 mi | 54.4% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rincon | 7.3 mi | 41.5% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garden City | 7.4 mi | 51.9% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingdale | 7.6 mi | 66.4% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hardeeville | 12 mi | 46.4% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Savannah | 12 mi | 54.9% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Henderson | 13 mi | 42.8% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 14 mi | 38.6% (±26.6 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 Chatham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Skidaway Island | 60.5% (±29.8 points) |
| 3 | Georgetown (community) | 56.7% (±13.3 points) |
| 4 | Savannah | 54.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 5 | Pooler | 54.4% (±11.0 points) |
| 6 | Isle of Hope | 54.3% (±81.4 points) |
| 7 | Garden City | 51.9% (±10.4 points) |
| 8 | Port Wentworth | 51.8% (±13.6 points) |
| 9 | Tybee Island | 51.7% (±41.0 points) |
| 10 | Thunderbolt | 51.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 11 | Wilmington Island | 49.5% (±15.5 points) |
| 12 | Whitemarsh Island | 46.9% (±16.7 points) |
| 13 | Henderson | 42.8% (±26.8 points) |
| 14 | Montgomery | 39.3% (±23.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Chatham 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 Port Wentworth
Are renters in Port Wentworth rent-burdened?
51.8% of renting households in Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth spend on rent?
The median renting household in Port Wentworth, GA spends 33.0% (±10.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Wentworth city, Georgia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Wentworth city, Georgia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Wentworth city, Georgia
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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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