How many renters in Ferdinand, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.0% (±19.2 points) of renting households in Ferdinand, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.0% (±19.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.5% (±15.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.9% (±8.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ferdinand
| Share of income spent on rent | Ferdinand | Dubois County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 27.5% (±21.4 points) | 28.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.3% (±8.4 points) | 15.4% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.1% (±12.0 points) | 14.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.2% (±5.9 points) | 10.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.5% (±10.7 points) | 4.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.5% (±15.9 points) | 27.3% | 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.
Ferdinand against Dubois County, its state and the nation
| Ferdinand | Dubois County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.0% (±19.2 points) | 31.5% (±7.2 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.5% (±15.9 points) | 27.3% (±6.8 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.9% (±8.1 points) | 22.0% (±2.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,479 (±$16,356) | $42,453 (±$3,377) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $807 (±$123) | $834 (±$40) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ferdinand, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dubois County (31.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dubois County, Ferdinand ranks 4 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 725 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 Ferdinand
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferdinand | — | 41.0% (±19.2 points) | — |
| Ferdinand Township | 1.1 mi | 39.3% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Dubois County) | 6.1 mi | 36.8% (±59.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dale | 6.6 mi | 36.8% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Spencer County) | 6.6 mi | 39.5% (±57.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carter Township | 7.1 mi | 48.1% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township (Perry County) | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±72.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntingburg | 7.4 mi | 36.1% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Dubois County) | 8.1 mi | 36.8% (±52.9 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 Dubois County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Township (Dubois County) | 100.0% (±79.6 points) |
| 2 | Madison Township (Dubois County) | 69.3% (±53.8 points) |
| 3 | Holland | 53.8% (±61.0 points) |
| 4 | Ferdinand | 41.0% (±19.2 points) |
| 5 | Ferdinand Township | 39.3% (±18.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Cass Township (Dubois County) | 36.8% (±52.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Jackson Township (Dubois County) | 36.8% (±59.3 points) |
| 8 | Huntingburg | 36.1% (±18.7 points) |
| 9 | Jefferson Township (Dubois County) | 35.9% (±29.9 points) |
| 10 | Patoka Township (Dubois County) | 34.4% (±18.0 points) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Dubois 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 Ferdinand
Are renters in Ferdinand rent-burdened?
41.0% of renting households in Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ferdinand, IN spends 23.9% (±8.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferdinand town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferdinand town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferdinand town, 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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