How many renters in Center Township (Porter County), IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.1% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Center Township (Porter County), IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.1% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.3% (±5.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.2% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Center Township (Porter County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Center Township (Porter County) | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±3.1 points) | 11.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±3.5 points) | 15.3% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.9% (±3.9 points) | 10.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±3.4 points) | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.8% (±3.6 points) | 12.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.3% (±5.3 points) | 37.9% | 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.
Center Township (Porter County) against Porter County, its state and the nation
| Center Township (Porter County) | Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.1% (±6.4 points) | 50.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.3% (±5.3 points) | 37.9% (±3.4 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.2% (±2.2 points) | 30.2% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,290 (±$4,382) | $49,358 (±$4,299) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,195 (±$35) | $1,219 (±$26) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Center Township (Porter County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Porter County (50.6%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Porter County, Center Township (Porter County) ranks 4 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 323 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 Center Township (Porter County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Porter County) | — | 55.1% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Valparaiso | 1.2 mi | 54.2% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aberdeen | 3.2 mi | 73.1% (±57.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salt Creek Commons | 4.2 mi | 11.5% (±38.6 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Porter County) | 5.0 mi | 28.7% (±22.4 points) | Lower |
| Union Township (Porter County) | 5.3 mi | 25.2% (±36.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Porter County) | 5.5 mi | 47.0% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Haven | 5.5 mi | 36.8% (±16.7 points) | Lower |
| Morgan Township (Porter County) | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±78.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Salt Creek Commons, IN (11.5%), Washington Township (Porter County), IN (28.7%), South Haven, IN (36.8%).
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 Porter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | 73.1% (±57.6 points) |
| 2 | Dune Acres | 60.0% (±74.7 points) |
| 3 | Portage | 56.6% (±9.4 points) |
| 4 | Center Township (Porter County) | 55.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 5 | Valparaiso | 54.2% (±6.3 points) |
| 6 | Beverly Shores | 53.8% (±102.3 points) |
| 7 | Portage Township (Porter County) | 53.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 8 | Chesterton | 51.5% (±14.6 points) |
| 9 | Jackson Township (Porter County) | 49.2% (±62.0 points) |
| 10 | Westchester Township | 47.6% (±12.6 points) |
Showing 10 of 27 places in Porter 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 Center Township (Porter County)
Are renters in Center Township (Porter County) rent-burdened?
55.1% of renting households in Center Township (Porter County) 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 Center Township (Porter County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Center Township (Porter County), IN spends 32.2% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Porter County, Indiana
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 Center township, Porter County, Indiana (county subdivision:11566, in state:18 county:127).
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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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