How many renters in Lake Station, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.6% (±16.9 points) of renting households in Lake Station, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.6% (±16.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.3% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±5.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lake Station
| Share of income spent on rent | Lake Station | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.6% (±17.5 points) | 12.0% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.8% (±8.9 points) | 12.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.4% (±6.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.7% (±8.9 points) | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.3% (±10.4 points) | 7.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.3% (±13.3 points) | 44.8% | 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.
Lake Station against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Lake Station | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.6% (±16.9 points) | 52.2% (±2.0 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.3% (±13.3 points) | 44.8% (±1.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±5.6 points) | 31.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,365 (±$19,423) | $41,002 (±$1,339) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,124 (±$84) | $1,131 (±$16) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lake Station, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Lake Station ranks 21 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 519 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 Lake Station
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Station | — | 47.6% (±16.9 points) | — |
| New Chicago | 1.6 mi | 51.7% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart Township | 2.2 mi | 54.7% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Township (Porter County) | 3.9 mi | 53.1% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage | 4.0 mi | 56.6% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart | 4.5 mi | 55.2% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogden Dunes | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gary | 5.0 mi | 58.6% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet Township | 5.5 mi | 55.2% (±4.1 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 Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 (tie) | East Chicago | 50.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Hammond | 50.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 17 | North Township (Lake County) | 50.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Highland | 49.4% (±10.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Munster | 49.4% (±18.4 points) |
| 20 | Cedar Lake | 47.7% (±17.5 points) |
| 21 | Lake Station | 47.6% (±16.9 points) |
| 22 | Crown Point | 47.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 23 | Schererville | 45.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 24 | Center Township (Lake County) | 44.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 25 | Whiting | 43.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 26 | St. John | 42.2% (±39.8 points) |
| 27 | Lowell | 37.0% (±14.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Lake 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 Lake Station
Are renters in Lake Station rent-burdened?
47.6% of renting households in Lake Station 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 Lake Station spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lake Station, IN spends 29.1% (±5.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Station city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Station city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Station 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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