How many renters in Martinsville, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.4% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Martinsville, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.4% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.3% (±8.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Martinsville
| Share of income spent on rent | Martinsville | Morgan County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.4% (±6.4 points) | 13.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±5.0 points) | 13.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±6.4 points) | 10.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±5.8 points) | 14.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±4.6 points) | 7.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.3% (±8.9 points) | 40.1% | 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.
Martinsville against Morgan County, its state and the nation
| Martinsville | Morgan County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.4% (±10.0 points) | 47.8% (±6.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.3% (±8.9 points) | 40.1% (±5.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±3.8 points) | 29.2% (±2.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,417 (±$5,221) | $42,086 (±$4,472) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $983 (±$39) | $1,042 (±$60) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Martinsville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Morgan County (47.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Morgan County, Martinsville ranks 10 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 467 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 Martinsville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville | — | 49.4% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Morgan County) | 1.1 mi | 50.5% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Morgan County) | 3.5 mi | 23.3% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paragon | 7.1 mi | 90.9% (±71.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Morgan County) | 7.2 mi | 68.2% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baker Township | 7.3 mi | 75.8% (±73.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Morgan County) | 7.5 mi | 32.9% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Morgan County) | 7.9 mi | 100.0% (±103.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ray Township (Morgan County) | 8.5 mi | 53.2% (±58.0 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 Morgan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jackson Township (Morgan County) | 68.2% (±31.3 points) |
| 5 | Morgantown | 67.8% (±32.6 points) |
| 6 | Brown Township (Morgan County) | 57.5% (±12.6 points) |
| 7 | Mooresville | 55.5% (±13.0 points) |
| 8 | Ray Township (Morgan County) | 53.2% (±58.0 points) |
| 9 | Washington Township (Morgan County) | 50.5% (±9.6 points) |
| 10 | Martinsville | 49.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 11 | Madison Township (Morgan County) | 47.6% (±29.3 points) |
| 12 | Brooklyn | 47.4% (±28.0 points) |
| 13 | Ashland Township | 33.3% (±65.2 points) |
| 14 | Clay Township (Morgan County) | 32.9% (±19.8 points) |
| 15 | Gregg Township | 27.4% (±42.5 points) |
| 16 | Bethany | 25.0% (±125.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Morgan 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 Martinsville
Are renters in Martinsville rent-burdened?
49.4% of renting households in Martinsville 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 Martinsville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Martinsville, IN spends 29.8% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville 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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