How many renters in Lancaster Township (Wells County), IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
29.4% (±12.4 points) of renting households in Lancaster Township (Wells County), IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 29.4% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.0% (±11.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.3% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lancaster Township (Wells County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Lancaster Township (Wells County) | Wells County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.7% (±9.4 points) | 23.2% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.9% (±10.2 points) | 13.0% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.7% (±14.7 points) | 20.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.2% (±9.3 points) | 8.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.4% (±4.1 points) | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.0% (±11.7 points) | 27.8% | 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.
Lancaster Township (Wells County) against Wells County, its state and the nation
| Lancaster Township (Wells County) | Wells County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 29.4% (±12.4 points) | 35.0% (±7.0 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.0% (±11.7 points) | 27.8% (±5.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.3% (±3.6 points) | 23.4% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,453 (±$5,846) | $41,238 (±$4,873) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $811 (±$223) | $813 (±$70) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lancaster Township (Wells County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wells County (35.0%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Wells County, Lancaster Township (Wells County) ranks 13 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1004 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 Lancaster Township (Wells County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Township (Wells County) | — | 29.4% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Bluffton | 2.8 mi | 31.9% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Wells County) | 5.8 mi | 33.7% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kirkland Township | 5.9 mi | 100.0% (±64.9 points) | Higher |
| Uniondale | 6.0 mi | 14.3% (±87.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Wells County) | 6.2 mi | 35.8% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vera Cruz | 6.4 mi | 70.0% (±78.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockcreek Township | 6.5 mi | 56.1% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ossian | 6.9 mi | 40.3% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kirkland Township, IN (100.0%).
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 Wells County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nottingham Township | 53.2% (±56.2 points) |
| 8 | Ossian | 40.3% (±23.6 points) |
| 9 | Jefferson Township (Wells County) | 35.8% (±21.5 points) |
| 10 | Harrison Township (Wells County) | 33.7% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 | Poneto | 33.3% (±107.8 points) |
| 12 | Bluffton | 31.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 13 | Lancaster Township (Wells County) | 29.4% (±12.4 points) |
| 14 | Uniondale | 14.3% (±87.6 points) |
| 15 | Jackson Township (Wells County) | 0.0% (±120.3 points) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in Wells 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 Lancaster Township (Wells County)
Are renters in Lancaster Township (Wells County) rent-burdened?
29.4% of renting households in Lancaster Township (Wells County) 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 Lancaster Township (Wells County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lancaster Township (Wells County), IN spends 23.3% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster township, Wells County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster township, Wells County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster township, Wells County, 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 Lancaster township, Wells County, Indiana (county subdivision:41958, in state:18 county:179).
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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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