How many renters in Merrillville, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.1% (±8.2 points) of renting households in Merrillville, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.1% (±8.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.4% (±7.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.6% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Merrillville
| Share of income spent on rent | Merrillville | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.1% (±4.7 points) | 12.0% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.9% (±3.7 points) | 12.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±4.1 points) | 13.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.2% (±5.1 points) | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±3.6 points) | 7.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.4% (±7.4 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.
Merrillville against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Merrillville | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.1% (±8.2 points) | 52.2% (±2.0 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.4% (±7.4 points) | 44.8% (±1.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.6% (±4.2 points) | 31.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,701 (±$7,776) | $41,002 (±$1,339) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,282 (±$113) | $1,131 (±$16) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Merrillville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (52.2%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Merrillville ranks 8 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 282 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 Merrillville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrillville | — | 57.1% (±8.2 points) | — |
| Ross Township (Lake County) | 0.7 mi | 54.1% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart | 3.6 mi | 55.2% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crown Point | 4.6 mi | 47.0% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield | 5.1 mi | 82.0% (±65.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ross | 5.2 mi | 50.4% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart Township | 5.8 mi | 54.7% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Lake County) | 6.0 mi | 44.7% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Chicago | 6.4 mi | 51.7% (±27.3 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 Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Winfield | 82.0% (±65.4 points) |
| 3 | Dyer | 74.9% (±22.4 points) |
| 4 | Winfield Township | 63.3% (±43.6 points) |
| 5 | West Creek Township | 61.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 6 | Gary | 58.6% (±4.5 points) |
| 7 | Hanover Township (Lake County) | 58.5% (±24.1 points) |
| 8 | Merrillville | 57.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Hobart | 55.2% (±9.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Calumet Township | 55.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 11 | Hobart Township | 54.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 12 | Ross Township (Lake County) | 54.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 13 | New Chicago | 51.7% (±27.3 points) |
| 14 | St. John Township | 51.3% (±9.8 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 Merrillville
Are renters in Merrillville rent-burdened?
57.1% of renting households in Merrillville 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 Merrillville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Merrillville, IN spends 33.6% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrillville town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrillville town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrillville town, 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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