How many renters in Huntington, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.0% (±8.4 points) of renting households in Huntington, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.0% (±8.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.0% (±6.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Huntington
| Share of income spent on rent | Huntington | Huntington County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.0% (±5.8 points) | 20.0% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.2% (±7.2 points) | 15.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.8% (±5.3 points) | 11.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±5.9 points) | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±5.3 points) | 9.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.0% (±6.5 points) | 30.1% | 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.
Huntington against Huntington County, its state and the nation
| Huntington | Huntington County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.0% (±8.4 points) | 39.5% (±6.6 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.0% (±6.5 points) | 30.1% (±5.3 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±3.0 points) | 26.0% (±2.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,350 (±$5,966) | $43,635 (±$6,676) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $879 (±$63) | $879 (±$42) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Huntington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Huntington County (39.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Huntington County, Huntington ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 670 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 Huntington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | — | 43.0% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Huntington Township | 1.0 mi | 42.3% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Creek Township (Huntington County) | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Andrews | 5.3 mi | 38.1% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dallas Township | 5.4 mi | 38.1% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Huntington County) | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster Township (Huntington County) | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Huntington County) | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Huntington County) | 8.3 mi | 20.4% (±13.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jackson Township (Huntington County), IN (20.4%).
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 Huntington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Mount Etna | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Polk Township (Huntington County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Wayne Township (Huntington County) | 60.0% (±88.6 points) |
| 4 | Markle | 59.8% (±27.9 points) |
| 5 | Jefferson Township (Huntington County) | 52.9% (±93.2 points) |
| 6 | Rock Creek Township (Huntington County) | 51.2% (±49.8 points) |
| 7 | Huntington | 43.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 8 | Huntington Township | 42.3% (±8.2 points) |
| 9 | Warren | 39.8% (±26.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Andrews | 38.1% (±25.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Dallas Township | 38.1% (±25.7 points) |
| 12 | Salamonie Township | 37.2% (±19.3 points) |
| 13 | Jackson Township (Huntington County) | 20.4% (±13.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Huntington 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 Huntington
Are renters in Huntington rent-burdened?
43.0% of renting households in Huntington 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 Huntington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Huntington, IN spends 27.1% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntington city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntington city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntington 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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