How many renters in La Porte, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.0% (±8.4 points) of renting households in La Porte, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.0% (±8.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.9% (±8.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in La Porte
| Share of income spent on rent | La Porte | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.8% (±5.4 points) | 16.1% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.0% (±5.4 points) | 13.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.7% (±6.0 points) | 13.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±4.1 points) | 9.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±2.6 points) | 10.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.9% (±8.0 points) | 36.7% | 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.
La Porte against LaPorte County, its state and the nation
| La Porte | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.0% (±8.4 points) | 47.1% (±4.8 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.9% (±8.0 points) | 36.7% (±4.0 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±3.7 points) | 28.4% (±2.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,461 (±$8,143) | $41,095 (±$3,085) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $948 (±$55) | $976 (±$30) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In La Porte, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from LaPorte County (47.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In LaPorte County, La Porte ranks 15 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 635 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 La Porte
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte | — | 44.0% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Center Township (LaPorte County) | 3.2 mi | 42.4% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scipio Township (LaPorte County) | 3.8 mi | 46.2% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) | 4.0 mi | 28.3% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kankakee Township (LaPorte County) | 4.5 mi | 46.5% (±35.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingsbury | 5.3 mi | 66.7% (±103.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (LaPorte County) | 6.3 mi | 66.7% (±103.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | 8.2 mi | 48.3% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coolspring Township | 8.7 mi | 52.9% (±11.3 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 LaPorte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | 48.3% (±31.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Kingsford Heights | 47.5% (±26.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Union Township (LaPorte County) | 47.5% (±26.9 points) |
| 12 | Kankakee Township (LaPorte County) | 46.5% (±35.9 points) |
| 13 | Scipio Township (LaPorte County) | 46.2% (±21.4 points) |
| 14 | Hanna Township | 45.5% (±67.1 points) |
| 15 | La Porte | 44.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 16 | Long Beach | 42.9% (±115.1 points) |
| 17 | Center Township (LaPorte County) | 42.4% (±9.4 points) |
| 18 | Wanatah | 40.5% (±63.1 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Michiana Shores | 40.0% (±106.3 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Pottawattamie Park | 40.0% (±114.9 points) |
| 21 | New Durham Township | 39.6% (±22.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in LaPorte 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 La Porte
Are renters in La Porte rent-burdened?
44.0% of renting households in La Porte 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 La Porte spend on rent?
The median renting household in La Porte, IN spends 27.1% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Porte city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Porte city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Porte 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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