How many renters in Columbia City, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.5% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Columbia City, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.5% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.9% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.8% (±5.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Columbia City
| Share of income spent on rent | Columbia City | Whitley County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.4% (±6.9 points) | 20.3% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.8% (±8.1 points) | 17.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±6.4 points) | 10.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.2% (±6.4 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.6% (±5.1 points) | 8.1% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.9% (±10.6 points) | 32.8% | 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.
Columbia City against Whitley County, its state and the nation
| Columbia City | Whitley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.5% (±11.8 points) | 40.9% (±8.7 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.9% (±10.6 points) | 32.8% (±7.3 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.8% (±5.6 points) | 25.9% (±3.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,802 (±$11,282) | $44,826 (±$6,156) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $963 (±$47) | $934 (±$41) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Columbia City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Whitley County (40.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Whitley County, Columbia City ranks 5 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 648 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 Columbia City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City | — | 43.5% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Columbia Township (Whitley County) | 2.2 mi | 41.4% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thorncreek Township | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±55.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Whitley County) | 4.8 mi | 44.2% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tri-Lakes | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Township (Whitley County) | 7.1 mi | 29.9% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Whitley County) | 7.1 mi | 82.7% (±55.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Larwill | 7.6 mi | 100.0% (±60.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Etna-Troy Township | 8.3 mi | 73.6% (±58.5 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 Whitley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larwill | 100.0% (±60.5 points) |
| 2 | Richland Township (Whitley County) | 82.7% (±55.6 points) |
| 3 | Etna-Troy Township | 73.6% (±58.5 points) |
| 4 | Union Township (Whitley County) | 44.2% (±25.5 points) |
| 5 | Columbia City | 43.5% (±11.8 points) |
| 6 | Columbia Township (Whitley County) | 41.4% (±12.5 points) |
| 7 | Churubusco | 34.9% (±18.2 points) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Whitley County) | 33.3% (±79.3 points) |
| 9 | Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | 31.6% (±25.5 points) |
| 10 | Smith Township (Whitley County) | 29.9% (±15.6 points) |
| 11 | South Whitley | 27.3% (±29.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Whitley 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 Columbia City
Are renters in Columbia City rent-burdened?
43.5% of renting households in Columbia 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 Columbia City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Columbia City, IN spends 26.8% (±5.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia City city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia City city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia City 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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