How many renters in Bluffton, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.9% (±8.7 points) of renting households in Bluffton, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.9% (±8.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.7% (±8.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.5% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bluffton
| Share of income spent on rent | Bluffton | Wells County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.3% (±6.2 points) | 23.2% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.7% (±8.2 points) | 13.0% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.3% (±9.5 points) | 20.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±5.5 points) | 8.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.2% (±3.2 points) | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.7% (±8.1 points) | 27.8% | 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.
Bluffton against Wells County, its state and the nation
| Bluffton | Wells County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.9% (±8.7 points) | 35.0% (±7.0 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.7% (±8.1 points) | 27.8% (±5.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.5% (±2.1 points) | 23.4% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,943 (±$6,605) | $41,238 (±$4,873) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $732 (±$157) | $813 (±$70) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bluffton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wells County (35.0%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Wells County, Bluffton 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 960 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 Bluffton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton | — | 31.9% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Lancaster Township (Wells County) | 2.8 mi | 29.4% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Wells County) | 3.6 mi | 33.7% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vera Cruz | 5.6 mi | 70.0% (±78.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockcreek Township | 6.2 mi | 56.1% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Wells County) | 6.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poneto | 6.5 mi | 33.3% (±107.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Uniondale | 6.9 mi | 14.3% (±87.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kirkland Township | 7.9 mi | 100.0% (±64.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kirkland Township, IN (100.0%).
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 Wells County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Rockcreek Township | 56.1% (±32.4 points) |
| 7 | Nottingham Township | 53.2% (±56.2 points) |
| 8 | Ossian | 40.3% (±23.6 points) |
| 9 | Jefferson Township (Wells County) | 35.8% (±21.5 points) |
| 10 | Harrison Township (Wells County) | 33.7% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 | Poneto | 33.3% (±107.8 points) |
| 12 | Bluffton | 31.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 13 | Lancaster Township (Wells County) | 29.4% (±12.4 points) |
| 14 | Uniondale | 14.3% (±87.6 points) |
| 15 | Jackson Township (Wells County) | 0.0% (±120.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Wells 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 Bluffton
Are renters in Bluffton rent-burdened?
31.9% of renting households in Bluffton 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 Bluffton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bluffton, IN spends 23.5% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluffton city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluffton city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluffton city, 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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