How many renters in Ligonier, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.7% (±19.6 points) of renting households in Ligonier, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.7% (±19.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 20.4% (±12.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ligonier
| Share of income spent on rent | Ligonier | Noble County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.6% (±10.0 points) | 16.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.0% (±11.3 points) | 16.3% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±8.0 points) | 16.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±10.4 points) | 7.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 23.3% (±15.2 points) | 18.1% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 20.4% (±12.3 points) | 25.3% | 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.
Ligonier against Noble County, its state and the nation
| Ligonier | Noble County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.7% (±19.6 points) | 43.4% (±8.6 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 20.4% (±12.3 points) | 25.3% (±5.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±5.5 points) | 25.2% (±3.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,089 (±$20,496) | $42,293 (±$6,180) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $852 (±$46) | $832 (±$32) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ligonier, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Noble County (43.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Noble County, Ligonier ranks 11 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 643 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 Ligonier
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligonier | — | 43.7% (±19.6 points) | — |
| Perry Township (Noble County) | 1.2 mi | 43.9% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cromwell | 4.1 mi | 52.9% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sparta Township (Noble County) | 4.6 mi | 44.9% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enchanted Hills | 5.4 mi | 47.7% (±49.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Topeka | 5.9 mi | 10.2% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Elkhart Township (Noble County) | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±88.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Elkhart County) | 6.5 mi | 64.0% (±47.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eden Township | 6.9 mi | 15.1% (±14.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Topeka, IN (10.2%), Eden Township, IN (15.1%).
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 Noble County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cromwell | 52.9% (±24.6 points) |
| 6 | Wayne Township (Noble County) | 52.1% (±17.0 points) |
| 7 | Kendallville | 49.6% (±15.6 points) |
| 8 | Sparta Township (Noble County) | 44.9% (±22.1 points) |
| 9 | Perry Township (Noble County) | 43.9% (±19.1 points) |
| 10 | Orange Township (Noble County) | 43.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 11 | Ligonier | 43.7% (±19.6 points) |
| 12 | Allen Township (Noble County) | 36.7% (±20.2 points) |
| 13 | Avilla | 29.4% (±18.1 points) |
| 14 | Jefferson Township (Noble County) | 29.0% (±34.9 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Albion | 21.1% (±13.2 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Albion Township | 21.1% (±13.2 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Elkhart Township (Noble County) | 0.0% (±88.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Noble 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 Ligonier
Are renters in Ligonier rent-burdened?
43.7% of renting households in Ligonier 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 Ligonier spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ligonier, IN spends 27.1% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ligonier city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ligonier city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ligonier 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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