How many renters in Cambridge City, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.2% (±15.8 points) of renting households in Cambridge City, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.2% (±15.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.1% (±14.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.1% (±9.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cambridge City
| Share of income spent on rent | Cambridge City | Wayne County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±6.1 points) | 12.6% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±7.3 points) | 11.6% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.6% (±9.9 points) | 14.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.0% (±7.9 points) | 10.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±6.2 points) | 8.0% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.1% (±14.5 points) | 43.3% | 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.
Cambridge City against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Cambridge City | Wayne County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.2% (±15.8 points) | 51.3% (±5.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.1% (±14.5 points) | 43.3% (±4.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.1% (±9.1 points) | 30.8% (±2.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,895 (±$9,399) | $29,153 (±$3,605) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $788 (±$38) | $815 (±$29) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cambridge City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wayne County (51.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Wayne County, Cambridge City ranks 6 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 343 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 Cambridge City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge City | — | 54.2% (±15.8 points) | — |
| Jackson Township (Wayne County) | 0.9 mi | 59.0% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Auburn | 0.9 mi | 28.6% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Germantown | 1.8 mi | 53.9% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dublin | 1.8 mi | 43.3% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 1.9 mi | 26.9% (±69.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Wayne County) | 3.5 mi | 15.2% (±49.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Wayne County) | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±85.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dudley Township | 5.5 mi | 2.9% (±55.1 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 Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitewater | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Centerville | 70.7% (±23.4 points) |
| 3 | Center Township (Wayne County) | 66.7% (±20.2 points) |
| 4 | Jackson Township (Wayne County) | 59.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 5 | Clay Township (Wayne County) | 55.0% (±83.2 points) |
| 6 | Cambridge City | 54.2% (±15.8 points) |
| 7 | East Germantown | 53.9% (±32.6 points) |
| 8 | Richmond | 52.6% (±6.8 points) |
| 9 | Wayne Township (Wayne County) | 51.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Wayne County) | 49.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 11 | Hagerstown | 49.1% (±15.6 points) |
| 12 | Fountain City | 47.1% (±27.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 27 places in Wayne 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 Cambridge City
Are renters in Cambridge City rent-burdened?
54.2% of renting households in Cambridge City 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 Cambridge City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cambridge City, IN spends 34.1% (±9.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge City town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge City town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge City 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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