How many renters in Montpelier, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.3% (±16.1 points) of renting households in Montpelier, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.3% (±16.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.2% (±15.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±12.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Montpelier
| Share of income spent on rent | Montpelier | Blackford County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.9% (±9.2 points) | 14.6% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±10.4 points) | 11.6% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±8.9 points) | 22.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.7% (±6.4 points) | 5.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.1% (±5.3 points) | 20.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.2% (±15.2 points) | 25.5% | 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.
Montpelier against Blackford County, its state and the nation
| Montpelier | Blackford County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.3% (±16.1 points) | 46.3% (±13.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.2% (±15.2 points) | 25.5% (±8.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±12.2 points) | 26.5% (±7.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,625 (±$6,224) | $28,112 (±$6,967) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $641 (±$64) | $699 (±$88) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Montpelier, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Blackford County (46.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Blackford County, Montpelier ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 535 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 Montpelier
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier | — | 47.3% (±16.1 points) | — |
| Harrison Township (Blackford County) | 1.7 mi | 47.3% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township (Wells County) | 4.8 mi | 85.7% (±97.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Blackford County) | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±120.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Wells County) | 6.8 mi | 0.0% (±120.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Jay County) | 6.9 mi | 26.2% (±56.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford City | 8.0 mi | 51.7% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poneto | 8.2 mi | 33.3% (±107.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pennville | 8.4 mi | 26.2% (±56.9 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 Blackford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford City | 51.7% (±17.3 points) |
| 2 | Licking Township | 47.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Montpelier | 47.3% (±16.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harrison Township (Blackford County) | 47.3% (±16.1 points) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Blackford County) | 25.6% (±67.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Shamrock Lakes | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Washington Township (Blackford County) | 0.0% (±120.3 points) |
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 Montpelier
Are renters in Montpelier rent-burdened?
47.3% of renting households in Montpelier 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 Montpelier spend on rent?
The median renting household in Montpelier, IN spends 28.2% (±12.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montpelier city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montpelier city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montpelier 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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