How many renters in Hobart Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.7% (±9.5 points) of renting households in Hobart Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.7% (±9.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.1% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hobart Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Hobart Township | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±5.9 points) | 12.0% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±5.1 points) | 12.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±5.5 points) | 13.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.6% (±3.7 points) | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±4.2 points) | 7.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±8.5 points) | 44.8% | 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.
Hobart Township against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Hobart Township | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.7% (±9.5 points) | 52.2% (±2.0 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±8.5 points) | 44.8% (±1.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.1% (±3.6 points) | 31.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,612 (±$5,976) | $41,002 (±$1,339) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,137 (±$61) | $1,131 (±$16) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hobart Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Hobart Township ranks 11 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 334 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 Hobart Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Township | — | 54.7% (±9.5 points) | — |
| New Chicago | 1.0 mi | 51.7% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Station | 2.2 mi | 47.6% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart | 2.3 mi | 55.2% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Township (Porter County) | 5.0 mi | 53.1% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township (Lake County) | 5.1 mi | 54.1% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gary | 5.3 mi | 58.6% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet Township | 5.4 mi | 55.2% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage | 5.4 mi | 56.6% (±9.4 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 Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | West Creek Township | 61.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 6 | Gary | 58.6% (±4.5 points) |
| 7 | Hanover Township (Lake County) | 58.5% (±24.1 points) |
| 8 | Merrillville | 57.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Hobart | 55.2% (±9.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Calumet Township | 55.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 11 | Hobart Township | 54.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 12 | Ross Township (Lake County) | 54.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 13 | New Chicago | 51.7% (±27.3 points) |
| 14 | St. John Township | 51.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 15 (tie) | East Chicago | 50.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Hammond | 50.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 17 | North Township (Lake County) | 50.0% (±3.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Lake 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 Hobart Township
Are renters in Hobart Township rent-burdened?
54.7% of renting households in Hobart Township 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 Hobart Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hobart Township, IN spends 32.1% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobart township, Lake County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobart township, Lake County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobart township, Lake County, 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 Hobart township, Lake County, Indiana (county subdivision:34132, in state:18 county:089).
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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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