How many renters in Albany, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.5% (±17.3 points) of renting households in Albany, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.5% (±17.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.2% (±16.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.8% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Albany
| Share of income spent on rent | Albany | Delaware County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.3% (±15.4 points) | 13.4% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±11.0 points) | 11.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.9% (±15.2 points) | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±12.6 points) | 13.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.3% (±3.7 points) | 6.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.2% (±16.9 points) | 43.5% | 38.9% | 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.
Albany against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Albany | Delaware County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.5% (±17.3 points) | 50.2% (±3.8 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.2% (±16.9 points) | 43.5% (±3.3 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.8% (±5.7 points) | 30.2% (±2.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,538 (±$43,562) | $32,583 (±$3,497) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $683 (±$307) | $906 (±$26) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Albany, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Delaware County (50.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Albany ranks 12 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 888 of 1,492.
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 Albany
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | — | 35.5% (±17.3 points) | — |
| Niles Township | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 3.2 mi | 48.3% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Jay County) | 3.7 mi | 52.8% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Randolph County) | 4.6 mi | 77.8% (±58.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunkirk | 4.9 mi | 64.6% (±22.9 points) | Higher |
| Redkey | 5.1 mi | 32.2% (±37.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eaton | 6.7 mi | 29.5% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Randolph County) | 7.5 mi | 63.8% (±21.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dunkirk, IN (64.6%), Monroe Township (Randolph County), IN (63.8%).
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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 48.3% (±18.0 points) |
| 7 | Daleville | 44.6% (±16.5 points) |
| 8 | Selma | 41.2% (±35.2 points) |
| 9 | Gaston | 38.4% (±32.1 points) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Delaware County) | 37.7% (±29.7 points) |
| 11 | Salem Township (Delaware County) | 36.3% (±14.4 points) |
| 12 | Albany | 35.5% (±17.3 points) |
| 13 | Union Township (Delaware County) | 30.4% (±18.5 points) |
| 14 | Eaton | 29.5% (±17.9 points) |
| 15 | Hamilton Township (Delaware County) | 21.3% (±25.6 points) |
| 16 | Yorktown | 19.9% (±16.3 points) |
| 17 | Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 17.4% (±29.4 points) |
| 18 | Niles Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Delaware 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 Albany
Are renters in Albany rent-burdened?
35.5% of renting households in Albany 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 Albany spend on rent?
The median renting household in Albany, IN spends 24.8% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany town, Indiana
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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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