How many renters in Decatur Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.1% (±15.9 points) of renting households in Decatur Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.1% (±15.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.1% (±8.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.3% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Decatur Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Decatur Township | Marion County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±5.8 points) | 11.9% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.7% (±4.2 points) | 12.3% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.2% (±3.3 points) | 13.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±4.0 points) | 11.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.0% (±13.4 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.1% (±8.6 points) | 41.7% | 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.
Decatur Township against Marion County, its state and the nation
| Decatur Township | Marion County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.1% (±15.9 points) | 50.9% (±1.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.1% (±8.6 points) | 41.7% (±1.1 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.3% (±2.0 points) | 30.5% (±0.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,432 (±$4,071) | $45,770 (±$1,355) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,274 (±$101) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Decatur Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marion County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Marion County, Decatur Township ranks 6 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 267 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 Decatur Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Township | — | 58.1% (±15.9 points) | — |
| Plainfield | 5.2 mi | 43.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Guilford Township | 5.7 mi | 44.9% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Marion County) | 6.3 mi | 53.3% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Marion County) | 6.4 mi | 50.2% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Morgan County) | 6.5 mi | 47.6% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mooresville | 7.2 mi | 55.5% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homecroft | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Township (Morgan County) | 8.0 mi | 57.5% (±12.6 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 Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Hill | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Williams Creek | 80.0% (±105.9 points) |
| 3 | Warren Park | 62.6% (±13.8 points) |
| 4 | Beech Grove | 61.8% (±19.4 points) |
| 5 | Warren Township (Marion County) | 59.3% (±5.5 points) |
| 6 | Decatur Township | 58.1% (±15.9 points) |
| 7 | Cumberland | 56.1% (±21.5 points) |
| 8 | Lawrence | 53.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 9 | Perry Township (Marion County) | 53.3% (±4.0 points) |
| 10 | Center Township (Marion County) | 51.3% (±2.7 points) |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 50.7% (±1.4 points) |
| 12 | Wayne Township (Marion County) | 50.2% (±3.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Marion 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 Decatur Township
Are renters in Decatur Township rent-burdened?
58.1% of renting households in Decatur Township 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 Decatur Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Decatur Township, IN spends 32.3% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur township, Marion County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur township, Marion County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur township, Marion 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 Decatur township, Marion County, Indiana (county subdivision:17092, in state:18 county:097).
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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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