How many renters in Morristown, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.7% (±23.2 points) of renting households in Morristown, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.7% (±23.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Morristown
| Share of income spent on rent | Morristown | Shelby County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.6% (±8.3 points) | 13.7% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±9.0 points) | 17.4% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.1% (±6.7 points) | 20.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.5% (±20.2 points) | 7.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.7% (±15.0 points) | 4.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±17.7 points) | 36.0% | 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.
Morristown against Shelby County, its state and the nation
| Morristown | Shelby County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.7% (±23.2 points) | 40.5% (±6.2 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±17.7 points) | 36.0% (±5.8 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±5.4 points) | 24.5% (±1.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,333 (±$8,131) | $44,824 (±$5,769) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $902 (±$177) | $987 (±$39) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Morristown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Shelby County (40.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Shelby County, Morristown ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 358 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 Morristown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | — | 53.7% (±23.2 points) | — |
| Brandywine Township (Hancock County) | 3.2 mi | 100.0% (±71.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Shelby County) | 3.7 mi | 61.4% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Township (Shelby County) | 3.9 mi | 15.8% (±42.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Shelby County) | 6.4 mi | 26.5% (±30.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield | 7.3 mi | 49.2% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Posey Township (Rush County) | 8.2 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Shelby County) | 8.5 mi | 83.0% (±61.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moral Township | 8.6 mi | 23.5% (±39.3 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 Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairland | 88.6% (±29.9 points) |
| 2 | Union Township (Shelby County) | 83.0% (±61.7 points) |
| 3 | Hendricks Township | 74.5% (±67.8 points) |
| 4 | Brandywine Township (Shelby County) | 65.9% (±43.6 points) |
| 5 | Hanover Township (Shelby County) | 61.4% (±21.9 points) |
| 6 | Morristown | 53.7% (±23.2 points) |
| 7 | Addison Township | 41.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 8 | Shelbyville | 40.4% (±7.0 points) |
| 9 | Jackson Township (Shelby County) | 35.8% (±31.6 points) |
| 10 | Marion Township (Shelby County) | 26.5% (±30.3 points) |
| 11 | Noble Township (Shelby County) | 25.0% (±36.0 points) |
| 12 | Moral Township | 23.5% (±39.3 points) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Shelby 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 Morristown
Are renters in Morristown rent-burdened?
53.7% of renting households in Morristown 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 Morristown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Morristown, IN spends 31.2% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morristown town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morristown town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morristown 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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