How many renters in Knightstown, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.0% (±18.3 points) of renting households in Knightstown, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.0% (±18.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.2% (±17.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.3% (±7.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Knightstown
| Share of income spent on rent | Knightstown | Henry County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.1% (±8.5 points) | 22.6% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±12.7 points) | 13.0% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.1% (±5.6 points) | 11.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 12.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±6.3 points) | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.2% (±17.2 points) | 33.5% | 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.
Knightstown against Henry County, its state and the nation
| Knightstown | Henry County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.0% (±18.3 points) | 40.7% (±5.6 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.2% (±17.2 points) | 33.5% (±4.8 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.3% (±7.5 points) | 26.3% (±2.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,000 (±$12,057) | $36,962 (±$3,932) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $930 (±$81) | $820 (±$29) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Knightstown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Henry County (40.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Henry County, Knightstown ranks 7 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 191 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 Knightstown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightstown | — | 64.0% (±18.3 points) | — |
| Wayne Township (Henry County) | 2.2 mi | 65.3% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spiceland Township | 4.5 mi | 37.1% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ripley Township (Rush County) | 4.5 mi | 57.8% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carthage | 4.6 mi | 45.9% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunreith | 5.0 mi | 18.2% (±72.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Rush County) | 5.2 mi | 20.0% (±57.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spiceland | 6.5 mi | 59.8% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greensboro | 6.7 mi | 100.0% (±70.7 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 Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Blountsville | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Greensboro | 100.0% (±70.7 points) |
| 3 | Liberty Township (Henry County) | 81.8% (±64.7 points) |
| 4 | Springport | 75.0% (±118.0 points) |
| 5 | Kennard | 66.7% (±113.3 points) |
| 6 | Wayne Township (Henry County) | 65.3% (±17.3 points) |
| 7 | Knightstown | 64.0% (±18.3 points) |
| 8 | Spiceland | 59.8% (±26.3 points) |
| 9 | Mooreland | 59.3% (±51.9 points) |
| 10 | Middletown | 48.4% (±24.4 points) |
| 11 | Sulphur Springs | 47.1% (±43.4 points) |
| 12 | Stoney Creek Township (Henry County) | 46.2% (±60.7 points) |
| 13 | Lewisville | 44.8% (±31.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Henry 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 Knightstown
Are renters in Knightstown rent-burdened?
64.0% of renting households in Knightstown 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 Knightstown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Knightstown, IN spends 37.3% (±7.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knightstown town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knightstown town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knightstown town, 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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