How many renters in Chesterton, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.5% (±14.6 points) of renting households in Chesterton, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.5% (±14.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.4% (±12.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.7% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chesterton
| Share of income spent on rent | Chesterton | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.1% (±9.5 points) | 11.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±7.4 points) | 15.3% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±7.6 points) | 10.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±10.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±7.4 points) | 12.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.4% (±12.6 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.
Chesterton against Porter County, its state and the nation
| Chesterton | Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.5% (±14.6 points) | 50.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.4% (±12.6 points) | 37.9% (±3.4 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.7% (±5.8 points) | 30.2% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,279 (±$30,015) | $49,358 (±$4,299) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,274 (±$147) | $1,219 (±$26) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Chesterton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Porter County (50.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Porter County, Chesterton ranks 8 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 415 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 Chesterton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton | — | 51.5% (±14.6 points) | — |
| Porter | 2.4 mi | 31.5% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westchester Township | 2.5 mi | 47.6% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Porter County) | 3.3 mi | 47.0% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burns Harbor | 3.9 mi | 40.8% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dune Acres | 4.0 mi | 60.0% (±74.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Porter County) | 4.9 mi | 49.2% (±62.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Township (Porter County) | 6.1 mi | 20.9% (±17.1 points) | Lower |
| South Haven | 6.1 mi | 36.8% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pine Township (Porter County), IN (20.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 11 | Liberty Township (Porter County) | 47.0% (±20.2 points) |
| 12 | Boone Township (Porter County) | 45.4% (±29.6 points) |
| 13 | Porter Township | 42.1% (±45.7 points) |
| 14 | Burns Harbor | 40.8% (±23.1 points) |
Showing 13 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Chesterton
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Chesterton, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Chesterton beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Chesterton, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Chesterton
Are renters in Chesterton rent-burdened?
51.5% of renting households in Chesterton 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 Chesterton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chesterton, IN spends 30.7% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesterton town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesterton town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesterton town, 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 Chesterton town, Indiana (place:12412, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Chesterton at a glance
- Median rent in Chesterton
- Rent by bedrooms in Chesterton
- Renters and owners in Chesterton
- Income and affordability in Chesterton
- Home values in Chesterton
- Homeowner costs in Chesterton
- Property taxes in Chesterton
- Types of homes in Chesterton
- Bedrooms in Chesterton
- Age of homes in Chesterton
- Heating fuel in Chesterton
- Commute and cars in Chesterton
- Crime reported to police in Chesterton
- Population growth in Chesterton
- How long people stay in Chesterton
- Crowding and facilities in Chesterton
- Indiana landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Porter County
- Indiana places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Indiana