How many renters in Evansville, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.8% (±3.3 points) of renting households in Evansville, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.8% (±3.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.0% (±2.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±1.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Evansville
| Share of income spent on rent | Evansville | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.2% (±1.7 points) | 12.6% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±2.1 points) | 14.5% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.6% (±2.1 points) | 12.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±2.1 points) | 12.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±1.5 points) | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.0% (±2.9 points) | 39.3% | 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.
Evansville against Vanderburgh County, its state and the nation
| Evansville | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.8% (±3.3 points) | 47.9% (±3.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.0% (±2.9 points) | 39.3% (±2.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±1.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,807 (±$2,604) | $39,531 (±$2,650) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $975 (±$19) | $985 (±$17) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Evansville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Vanderburgh County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Vanderburgh County, Evansville ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 511 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 Evansville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | — | 47.8% (±3.3 points) | — |
| Pigeon Township (Vanderburgh County) | 2.1 mi | 52.2% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knight Township | 2.5 mi | 48.1% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melody Hill | 2.8 mi | 30.8% (±38.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Vanderburgh County) | 4.0 mi | 37.9% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Highland (community) | 4.3 mi | 13.4% (±32.0 points) | Lower |
| Perry Township (Vanderburgh County) | 6.4 mi | 47.1% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| German Township (Vanderburgh County) | 7.1 mi | 20.9% (±23.2 points) | Lower |
| Ohio Township (Warrick County) | 7.5 mi | 40.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Center Township (Vanderburgh County), IN (37.9%), Highland (community), IN (13.4%), German Township (Vanderburgh 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 Vanderburgh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Township (Vanderburgh County) | 70.9% (±36.6 points) |
| 2 | Darmstadt | 64.1% (±51.2 points) |
| 3 | Pigeon Township (Vanderburgh County) | 52.2% (±5.7 points) |
| 4 | Knight Township | 48.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 5 | Evansville | 47.8% (±3.3 points) |
| 6 | Perry Township (Vanderburgh County) | 47.1% (±8.0 points) |
| 7 | Center Township (Vanderburgh County) | 37.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 8 | Melody Hill | 30.8% (±38.0 points) |
| 9 | German Township (Vanderburgh County) | 20.9% (±23.2 points) |
| 10 | Highland (community) | 13.4% (±32.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Armstrong Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Vanderburgh 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 Evansville
Are renters in Evansville rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in Evansville 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 Evansville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Evansville, IN spends 29.1% (±1.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Evansville city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Evansville city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Evansville city, 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 Evansville city, Indiana (place:22000, in state:18).
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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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