How many renters in Fishers, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.1% (±5.7 points) of renting households in Fishers, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.1% (±5.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.3% (±4.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fishers
| Share of income spent on rent | Fishers | Hamilton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±3.9 points) | 15.3% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.1% (±4.8 points) | 16.7% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±4.0 points) | 14.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.3% (±4.7 points) | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±3.5 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.3% (±4.5 points) | 32.5% | 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.
Fishers against Hamilton County, its state and the nation
| Fishers | Hamilton County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.1% (±5.7 points) | 42.4% (±3.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.3% (±4.5 points) | 32.5% (±2.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±1.8 points) | 26.7% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,327 (±$5,030) | $71,490 (±$4,051) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,611 (±$85) | $1,574 (±$42) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fishers, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hamilton County (42.4%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hamilton County, Fishers ranks 11 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 753 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 Fishers
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers | — | 40.1% (±5.7 points) | — |
| Fall Creek Township (Hamilton County) | 2.1 mi | 39.2% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Hamilton County) | 3.0 mi | 37.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| McCordsville | 5.2 mi | 36.5% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noblesville | 5.5 mi | 42.5% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township (Hancock County) | 6.4 mi | 21.3% (±13.1 points) | Lower |
| Lawrence Township | 6.6 mi | 49.3% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Lawrence | 6.7 mi | 53.7% (±9.5 points) | Higher |
| Noblesville Township | 6.9 mi | 45.4% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vernon Township (Hancock County), IN (21.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lawrence Township, IN (49.3%), Lawrence, IN (53.7%).
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 Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Westfield | 46.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 6 | Westfield Washington Township | 45.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 7 | Noblesville Township | 45.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 8 | Carmel | 43.5% (±5.1 points) |
| 9 | Clay Township (Hamilton County) | 43.2% (±5.2 points) |
| 10 | Noblesville | 42.5% (±6.7 points) |
| 11 | Fishers | 40.1% (±5.7 points) |
| 12 | Wayne Township (Hamilton County) | 39.4% (±16.3 points) |
| 13 | Fall Creek Township (Hamilton County) | 39.2% (±10.3 points) |
| 14 | Delaware Township (Hamilton County) | 37.6% (±6.8 points) |
| 15 | Arcadia | 32.1% (±20.6 points) |
| 16 | Adams Township (Hamilton County) | 21.3% (±14.2 points) |
| 17 | Sheridan | 18.0% (±13.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Hamilton 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 Fishers
Are renters in Fishers rent-burdened?
40.1% of renting households in Fishers 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 Fishers spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fishers, IN spends 26.5% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fishers city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fishers city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fishers 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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