How many renters in Elwood, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.9% (±13.6 points) of renting households in Elwood, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.9% (±13.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.7% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.6% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Elwood
| Share of income spent on rent | Elwood | Madison County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.1% (±7.0 points) | 14.2% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.0% (±7.3 points) | 12.5% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±6.5 points) | 11.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.2% (±10.8 points) | 12.7% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.2% (±9.0 points) | 10.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.7% (±10.2 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Elwood against Madison County, its state and the nation
| Elwood | Madison County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.9% (±13.6 points) | 49.0% (±4.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.7% (±10.2 points) | 38.8% (±3.8 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.6% (±2.6 points) | 29.6% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,483 (±$23,520) | $36,650 (±$4,568) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $860 (±$82) | $939 (±$24) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Elwood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Madison County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Madison County, Elwood ranks 13 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 637 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 Elwood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood | — | 43.9% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Pipe Creek Township (Madison County) | 2.9 mi | 42.1% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Tipton County) | 4.0 mi | 46.7% (±76.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duck Creek Township | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frankton | 5.0 mi | 21.9% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orestes | 5.9 mi | 40.0% (±64.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wildcat Township | 8.2 mi | 23.8% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alexandria | 8.6 mi | 51.3% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township (Madison County) | 8.8 mi | 49.9% (±24.0 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 Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Anderson | 51.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Union Township (Madison County) | 51.3% (±21.0 points) |
| 9 | Lafayette Township (Madison County) | 49.9% (±24.0 points) |
| 10 | Anderson Township (Madison County) | 49.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 11 | Monroe Township (Madison County) | 47.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 12 | Lapel | 44.9% (±26.6 points) |
| 13 | Elwood | 43.9% (±13.6 points) |
| 14 | Chesterfield | 43.5% (±18.8 points) |
| 15 | Markleville | 43.1% (±31.1 points) |
| 16 | Pipe Creek Township (Madison County) | 42.1% (±12.4 points) |
| 17 | Stony Creek Township | 41.6% (±24.9 points) |
| 18 | Pendleton | 40.5% (±16.3 points) |
| 19 | Orestes | 40.0% (±64.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Madison 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 Elwood
Are renters in Elwood rent-burdened?
43.9% of renting households in Elwood 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 Elwood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Elwood, IN spends 28.6% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elwood city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elwood city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elwood 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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