How many renters in Kokomo, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.3% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Kokomo, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.3% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.6% (±4.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kokomo
| Share of income spent on rent | Kokomo | Howard County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.7% (±3.9 points) | 17.1% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.0% (±2.6 points) | 10.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±2.8 points) | 11.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.8% (±2.5 points) | 9.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±3.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.6% (±4.5 points) | 42.0% | 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.
Kokomo against Howard County, its state and the nation
| Kokomo | Howard County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.3% (±5.6 points) | 51.3% (±5.3 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.6% (±4.5 points) | 42.0% (±4.2 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±2.4 points) | 30.7% (±2.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,337 (±$3,695) | $36,732 (±$3,846) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $939 (±$20) | $937 (±$19) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Kokomo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Howard County (51.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Howard County, Kokomo ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 398 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 Kokomo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | — | 52.3% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Center Township (Howard County) | 1.4 mi | 54.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Howard County) | 3.7 mi | 42.1% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Howard County) | 4.4 mi | 42.5% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Howard County) | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howard Township (Howard County) | 5.8 mi | 9.4% (±46.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsville | 6.2 mi | 20.0% (±56.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Tipton County) | 7.4 mi | 14.3% (±47.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Township (Tipton County) | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±130.1 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 Howard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russiaville | 67.3% (±26.2 points) |
| 2 | Honey Creek Township (Howard County) | 59.4% (±24.8 points) |
| 3 | Center Township (Howard County) | 54.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 4 | Liberty Township (Howard County) | 53.5% (±28.6 points) |
| 5 | Kokomo | 52.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 6 | Greentown | 47.9% (±30.1 points) |
| 7 | Taylor Township (Howard County) | 42.5% (±20.3 points) |
| 8 | Harrison Township (Howard County) | 42.1% (±19.3 points) |
| 9 | Howard Township (Howard County) | 9.4% (±46.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Clay Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Jackson Township (Howard County) | 0.0% (±72.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Howard 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 Kokomo
Are renters in Kokomo rent-burdened?
52.3% of renting households in Kokomo 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 Kokomo spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kokomo, IN spends 31.2% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kokomo city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kokomo city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kokomo city, 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 Kokomo city, Indiana (place:40392, in state:18).
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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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