How many renters in Franklin, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.9% (±8.5 points) of renting households in Franklin, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.9% (±8.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.4% (±7.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.6% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Franklin
| Share of income spent on rent | Franklin | Johnson County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.2% (±7.4 points) | 16.3% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.9% (±5.7 points) | 14.7% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±4.0 points) | 15.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±5.2 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±3.7 points) | 7.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.4% (±7.6 points) | 35.0% | 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.
Franklin against Johnson County, its state and the nation
| Franklin | Johnson County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.9% (±8.5 points) | 42.7% (±4.6 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.4% (±7.6 points) | 35.0% (±4.0 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.6% (±4.7 points) | 26.7% (±1.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,500 (±$22,558) | $60,184 (±$5,876) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,186 (±$105) | $1,271 (±$54) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Franklin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Johnson County (42.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Johnson County, Franklin ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 588 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 Franklin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | — | 45.9% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Franklin Township (Johnson County) | 2.4 mi | 44.0% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Needham Township | 2.7 mi | 60.4% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whiteland | 4.3 mi | 29.9% (±49.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Whiteland | 5.3 mi | 7.1% (±15.1 points) | Lower |
| Pleasant Township (Johnson County) | 6.5 mi | 39.8% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nineveh Township | 6.8 mi | 63.4% (±47.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township (Johnson County) | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±67.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue River Township (Johnson County) | 7.5 mi | 39.0% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Whiteland, IN (7.1%).
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 Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bargersville | 71.8% (±18.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Trafalgar | 69.8% (±18.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Hensley Township | 69.8% (±18.1 points) |
| 4 | Union Township (Johnson County) | 68.8% (±38.4 points) |
| 5 | Nineveh Township | 63.4% (±47.9 points) |
| 6 | Needham Township | 60.4% (±28.5 points) |
| 7 | Franklin | 45.9% (±8.5 points) |
| 8 | White River Township (Johnson County) | 45.2% (±12.1 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township (Johnson County) | 44.0% (±9.2 points) |
| 10 | Greenwood | 41.4% (±5.8 points) |
| 11 | Pleasant Township (Johnson County) | 39.8% (±6.1 points) |
| 12 | Blue River Township (Johnson County) | 39.0% (±16.7 points) |
| 13 | Edinburgh | 35.6% (±15.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Johnson 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 Franklin
Are renters in Franklin rent-burdened?
45.9% of renting households in Franklin 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 Franklin spend on rent?
The median renting household in Franklin, IN spends 27.6% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin 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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