How many renters in Muncie, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.2% (±4.3 points) of renting households in Muncie, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.2% (±4.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.1% (±3.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.5% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Muncie
| Share of income spent on rent | Muncie | Delaware County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.2% (±2.2 points) | 13.4% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.8% (±2.1 points) | 11.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.0% (±2.5 points) | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±2.8 points) | 13.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±2.1 points) | 6.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.1% (±3.7 points) | 43.5% | 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.
Muncie against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Muncie | Delaware County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.2% (±4.3 points) | 50.2% (±3.8 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.1% (±3.7 points) | 43.5% (±3.3 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.5% (±2.7 points) | 30.2% (±2.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,504 (±$3,301) | $32,583 (±$3,497) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $904 (±$30) | $906 (±$26) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Muncie, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Delaware County (50.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Muncie ranks 4 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 400 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 Muncie
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie | — | 52.2% (±4.3 points) | — |
| Center Township (Delaware County) | 0.7 mi | 53.3% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Delaware County) | 4.9 mi | 21.3% (±25.6 points) | Lower |
| Monroe Township (Delaware County) | 5.8 mi | 50.0% (±49.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yorktown | 6.1 mi | 19.9% (±16.3 points) | Lower |
| Selma | 6.5 mi | 41.2% (±35.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 6.5 mi | 67.7% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 7.4 mi | 17.4% (±29.4 points) | Lower |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 8.2 mi | 48.3% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamilton Township (Delaware County), IN (21.3%), Yorktown, IN (19.9%), Harrison Township (Delaware County), IN (17.4%).
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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perry Township (Delaware County) | 100.0% (±17.4 points) |
| 2 | Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 67.7% (±29.0 points) |
| 3 | Center Township (Delaware County) | 53.3% (±4.4 points) |
| 4 | Muncie | 52.2% (±4.3 points) |
| 5 | Monroe Township (Delaware County) | 50.0% (±49.2 points) |
| 6 | Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 48.3% (±18.0 points) |
| 7 | Daleville | 44.6% (±16.5 points) |
| 8 | Selma | 41.2% (±35.2 points) |
| 9 | Gaston | 38.4% (±32.1 points) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Delaware County) | 37.7% (±29.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Delaware 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 Muncie
Are renters in Muncie rent-burdened?
52.2% of renting households in Muncie 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 Muncie spend on rent?
The median renting household in Muncie, IN spends 31.5% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muncie city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muncie city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muncie 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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