How many renters in Greencastle, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.1% (±10.2 points) of renting households in Greencastle, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.1% (±10.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.0% (±8.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.1% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Greencastle
| Share of income spent on rent | Greencastle | Putnam County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.3% (±6.8 points) | 13.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.3% (±6.7 points) | 14.9% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.5% (±3.9 points) | 6.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.8% (±8.5 points) | 14.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±5.4 points) | 11.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.0% (±8.7 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.
Greencastle against Putnam County, its state and the nation
| Greencastle | Putnam County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.1% (±10.2 points) | 50.3% (±8.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.0% (±8.7 points) | 38.8% (±6.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.1% (±2.8 points) | 30.1% (±2.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,615 (±$11,561) | $33,992 (±$4,199) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $908 (±$60) | $884 (±$41) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Greencastle, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Putnam County (50.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Putnam County, Greencastle ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 664 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 Greencastle
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle | — | 43.1% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Greencastle Township | 0.4 mi | 44.2% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Putnamville | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fillmore | 5.3 mi | 16.7% (±21.4 points) | Lower |
| Warren Township (Putnam County) | 5.6 mi | 96.3% (±62.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Putnam County) | 5.6 mi | 22.4% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 6.3 mi | 61.8% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Putnam County) | 8.3 mi | 100.0% (±50.3 points) | Higher |
| Jefferson Township (Putnam County) | 8.3 mi | 93.5% (±37.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fillmore, IN (16.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clinton Township (Putnam County), IN (100.0%), Jefferson Township (Putnam County), IN (93.5%).
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 Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jefferson Township (Putnam County) | 93.5% (±37.1 points) |
| 5 | Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 61.8% (±26.0 points) |
| 6 | Bainbridge | 57.3% (±30.0 points) |
| 7 | Cloverdale Township | 55.5% (±20.1 points) |
| 8 | Cloverdale | 54.7% (±20.0 points) |
| 9 | Greencastle Township | 44.2% (±10.2 points) |
| 10 | Greencastle | 43.1% (±10.2 points) |
| 11 | Franklin Township (Putnam County) | 42.6% (±44.8 points) |
| 12 | Roachdale | 38.6% (±42.2 points) |
| 13 | Marion Township (Putnam County) | 22.4% (±21.0 points) |
| 14 | Fillmore | 16.7% (±21.4 points) |
| 15 | Washington Township (Putnam County) | 11.7% (±47.0 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Russellville | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Putnam 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 Greencastle
Are renters in Greencastle rent-burdened?
43.1% of renting households in Greencastle 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 Greencastle spend on rent?
The median renting household in Greencastle, IN spends 28.1% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greencastle city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greencastle city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greencastle 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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