How many renters in Indianapolis, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.7% (±1.4 points) of renting households in Indianapolis, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.7% (±1.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.7% (±1.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±0.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Indianapolis
| Share of income spent on rent | Indianapolis | Marion County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.1% (±0.9 points) | 11.9% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±0.8 points) | 12.3% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±1.0 points) | 13.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±0.7 points) | 11.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±0.8 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.7% (±1.2 points) | 41.7% | 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.
Indianapolis against Marion County, its state and the nation
| Indianapolis | Marion County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.7% (±1.4 points) | 50.9% (±1.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.7% (±1.2 points) | 41.7% (±1.1 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±0.8 points) | 30.5% (±0.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,182 (±$1,344) | $45,770 (±$1,355) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,156 (±$11) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Indianapolis, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marion County (50.9%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Marion County, Indianapolis ranks 11 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 429 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 Indianapolis
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | — | 50.7% (±1.4 points) | — |
| Center Township (Marion County) | 0.4 mi | 51.3% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Hill | 4.7 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wynnedale | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Park | 5.0 mi | 62.6% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Ripple | 5.2 mi | 49.0% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beech Grove | 5.2 mi | 61.8% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Speedway | 5.5 mi | 45.5% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Marion County) | 6.2 mi | 50.2% (±3.6 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 Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Warren Township (Marion County) | 59.3% (±5.5 points) |
| 6 | Decatur Township | 58.1% (±15.9 points) |
| 7 | Cumberland | 56.1% (±21.5 points) |
| 8 | Lawrence | 53.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 9 | Perry Township (Marion County) | 53.3% (±4.0 points) |
| 10 | Center Township (Marion County) | 51.3% (±2.7 points) |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 50.7% (±1.4 points) |
| 12 | Wayne Township (Marion County) | 50.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 13 | Lawrence Township | 49.3% (±5.3 points) |
| 14 | Washington Township (Marion County) | 49.1% (±3.5 points) |
| 15 | Rocky Ripple | 49.0% (±23.7 points) |
| 16 | Franklin Township (Marion County) | 48.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 17 | Speedway | 45.5% (±7.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Marion 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 Indianapolis
Are renters in Indianapolis rent-burdened?
50.7% of renting households in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis spend on rent?
The median renting household in Indianapolis, IN spends 30.4% (±0.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indianapolis city (balance), 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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