How many renters in Elkhart, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.4% (±6.5 points) of renting households in Elkhart, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.4% (±6.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.0% (±6.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Elkhart
| Share of income spent on rent | Elkhart | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±3.2 points) | 13.1% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.6% (±3.3 points) | 13.7% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.4% (±3.7 points) | 13.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±3.5 points) | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±2.3 points) | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.0% (±6.1 points) | 39.4% | 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.
Elkhart against Elkhart County, its state and the nation
| Elkhart | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.4% (±6.5 points) | 47.8% (±4.0 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.0% (±6.1 points) | 39.4% (±3.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±2.9 points) | 29.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,536 (±$5,193) | $40,379 (±$2,819) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $998 (±$47) | $1,047 (±$29) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Elkhart, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Elkhart County (47.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Elkhart County, Elkhart ranks 15 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 492 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 Elkhart
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | — | 48.4% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Osolo Township | 2.5 mi | 47.5% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Elkhart County) | 2.9 mi | 48.5% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cleveland Township (Elkhart County) | 3.9 mi | 40.8% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Simonton Lake | 4.4 mi | 62.2% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunlap | 4.4 mi | 53.1% (±68.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baugo Township | 4.9 mi | 43.3% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osceola | 6.3 mi | 78.1% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mason Township (Cass County) | 6.6 mi | 44.3% (±21.6 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 Elkhart County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Middlebury Township | 56.1% (±33.6 points) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Elkhart County) | 53.3% (±18.3 points) |
| 11 | Dunlap | 53.1% (±68.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Bristol | 49.4% (±23.0 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Goshen | 49.4% (±7.0 points) |
| 14 | Concord Township (Elkhart County) | 48.5% (±6.7 points) |
| 15 | Elkhart | 48.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 16 | Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) | 48.3% (±7.1 points) |
| 17 | Osolo Township | 47.5% (±10.9 points) |
| 18 | Clinton Township (Elkhart County) | 45.2% (±25.8 points) |
| 19 | Baugo Township | 43.3% (±23.9 points) |
| 20 | Cleveland Township (Elkhart County) | 40.8% (±20.4 points) |
| 21 | Wakarusa | 29.5% (±37.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Elkhart 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 Elkhart
Are renters in Elkhart rent-burdened?
48.4% of renting households in Elkhart 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 Elkhart spend on rent?
The median renting household in Elkhart, IN spends 29.4% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart 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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