How many renters in Whitemarsh Island, GA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.9% (±16.7 points) of renting households in Whitemarsh Island, GA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.9% (±16.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.1% (±15.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Whitemarsh Island
| Share of income spent on rent | Whitemarsh Island | Chatham County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.9% (±7.8 points) | 10.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±12.4 points) | 12.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.8% (±14.1 points) | 11.2% | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±7.5 points) | 11.9% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±7.1 points) | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.1% (±15.1 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.
Whitemarsh Island against Chatham County, its state and the nation
| Whitemarsh Island | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.9% (±16.7 points) | 53.8% (±2.3 points) | 52.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.1% (±15.1 points) | 45.8% (±2.0 points) | 43.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±5.7 points) | 32.4% (±1.2 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $83,690 (±$15,368) | $51,600 (±$2,061) | $49,820 (±$493) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,777 (±$73) | $1,471 (±$27) | $1,393 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Whitemarsh Island, 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, Whitemarsh Island ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 317 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 Whitemarsh Island
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitemarsh Island | — | 46.9% (±16.7 points) | — |
| Thunderbolt | 2.2 mi | 51.2% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington Island | 3.1 mi | 49.5% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Isle of Hope | 3.8 mi | 54.3% (±81.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Skidaway Island | 6.7 mi | 60.5% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 7.6 mi | 39.3% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernonburg | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tybee Island | 9.3 mi | 51.7% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garden City | 10 mi | 51.9% (±10.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 of 15 places in Chatham County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Whitemarsh Island 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 Whitemarsh Island
Are renters in Whitemarsh Island rent-burdened?
46.9% of renting households in Whitemarsh Island 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 Whitemarsh Island spend on rent?
The median renting household in Whitemarsh Island, GA spends 29.0% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitemarsh Island CDP, Georgia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitemarsh Island CDP, Georgia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitemarsh Island 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 Whitemarsh Island CDP, Georgia (place:82636, 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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