How many renters in Thunderbolt, GA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.2% (±18.2 points) of renting households in Thunderbolt, GA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.2% (±18.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.8% (±14.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Thunderbolt
| Share of income spent on rent | Thunderbolt | Chatham County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.4% (±7.5 points) | 10.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±13.3 points) | 12.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.3% (±13.1 points) | 11.2% | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.6% (±11.3 points) | 11.9% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.4% (±10.5 points) | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.8% (±14.9 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.
Thunderbolt against Chatham County, its state and the nation
| Thunderbolt | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.2% (±18.2 points) | 53.8% (±2.3 points) | 52.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.8% (±14.9 points) | 45.8% (±2.0 points) | 43.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±6.7 points) | 32.4% (±1.2 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,386 (±$21,331) | $51,600 (±$2,061) | $49,820 (±$493) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,708 (±$158) | $1,471 (±$27) | $1,393 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Thunderbolt, 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, Thunderbolt ranks 10 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 263 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 Thunderbolt
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | — | 51.2% (±18.2 points) | — |
| Whitemarsh Island | 2.2 mi | 46.9% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Isle of Hope | 3.4 mi | 54.3% (±81.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington Island | 5.0 mi | 49.5% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernonburg | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 6.7 mi | 39.3% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Skidaway Island | 6.8 mi | 60.5% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garden City | 8.3 mi | 51.9% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Savannah | 8.7 mi | 54.9% (±2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 15 | Vernonburg | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 12 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 Thunderbolt
Are renters in Thunderbolt rent-burdened?
51.2% of renting households in Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt spend on rent?
The median renting household in Thunderbolt, GA spends 30.6% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thunderbolt town, Georgia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thunderbolt town, Georgia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thunderbolt town, 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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