How many renters in Roswell, GA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.9% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Roswell, GA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.9% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.9% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Roswell
| Share of income spent on rent | Roswell | Fulton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.6% (±2.5 points) | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.8% (±5.0 points) | 11.7% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.9% (±3.4 points) | 13.5% | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.8% (±3.4 points) | 12.5% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±3.8 points) | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.9% (±5.1 points) | 41.8% | 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.
Roswell against Fulton County, its state and the nation
| Roswell | Fulton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.9% (±6.4 points) | 50.5% (±1.4 points) | 52.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.9% (±5.1 points) | 41.8% (±1.3 points) | 43.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±2.4 points) | 30.3% (±0.7 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $72,813 (±$6,906) | $62,287 (±$1,848) | $49,820 (±$493) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,810 (±$34) | $1,732 (±$16) | $1,393 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Roswell, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fulton County (50.5%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (52.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Fulton County, Roswell ranks 6 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 254 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 Roswell
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell | — | 51.9% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Mountain Park | 4.7 mi | 100.0% (±32.4 points) | Higher |
| Alpharetta | 5.0 mi | 48.3% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunwoody | 7.1 mi | 51.8% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Springs | 7.5 mi | 44.7% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 7.5 mi | 32.9% (±11.4 points) | Lower |
| Peachtree Corners | 8.4 mi | 58.3% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johns Creek | 8.4 mi | 50.5% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Doraville | 10 mi | 72.5% (±14.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milton, GA (32.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mountain Park, GA (100.0%), Doraville, GA (72.5%).
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 Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Park | 100.0% (±32.4 points) |
| 2 | East Point | 58.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 3 | South Fulton | 56.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 4 | Union City | 56.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 5 | College Park | 52.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 6 | Roswell | 51.9% (±6.4 points) |
| 7 | Atlanta | 51.5% (±1.8 points) |
| 8 | Hapeville | 51.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 9 | Johns Creek | 50.5% (±8.1 points) |
| 10 | Alpharetta | 48.3% (±5.5 points) |
| 11 | Sandy Springs | 44.7% (±4.1 points) |
| 12 | Fairburn | 44.3% (±12.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Fulton 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 Roswell
Are renters in Roswell rent-burdened?
51.9% of renting households in Roswell 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 Roswell spend on rent?
The median renting household in Roswell, GA spends 30.9% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roswell city, Georgia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roswell city, Georgia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roswell 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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