How many renters in Palmyra, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.5% (±28.8 points) of renting households in Palmyra, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.5% (±28.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 60.5% (±19.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.2% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Palmyra
| Share of income spent on rent | Palmyra | Harrison County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±15.2 points) | 18.2% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±9.9 points) | 20.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.6% (±7.0 points) | 16.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±7.4 points) | 9.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±21.6 points) | 5.6% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 60.5% (±19.1 points) | 30.8% | 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.
Palmyra against Harrison County, its state and the nation
| Palmyra | Harrison County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.5% (±28.8 points) | 36.4% (±8.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 60.5% (±19.1 points) | 30.8% (±7.8 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.2% (±6.7 points) | 23.6% (±2.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $21,618 (±$5,444) | $39,942 (±$5,066) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $772 (±$59) | $836 (±$60) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Palmyra, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Harrison County (36.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Harrison County, Palmyra ranks 4 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 229 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 Palmyra
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | — | 60.5% (±28.8 points) | — |
| Morgan Township (Harrison County) | 2.9 mi | 74.6% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Washington County) | 4.0 mi | 100.0% (±125.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue River Township (Harrison County) | 5.5 mi | 23.6% (±22.2 points) | Lower |
| Posey Township (Washington County) | 6.3 mi | 69.1% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 7.3 mi | 46.4% (±43.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville Township | 7.5 mi | 42.4% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pierce Township | 7.8 mi | 55.8% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Harrison County) | 8.0 mi | 32.9% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Blue River Township (Harrison County), IN (23.6%).
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 Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Township (Harrison County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Morgan Township (Harrison County) | 74.6% (±23.5 points) |
| 3 | Webster Township (Harrison County) | 64.4% (±59.1 points) |
| 4 | Palmyra | 60.5% (±28.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Laconia | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Boone Township (Harrison County) | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 7 | Elizabeth | 40.0% (±108.5 points) |
| 8 | Posey Township (Harrison County) | 36.4% (±43.1 points) |
| 9 | Crandall | 36.0% (±72.8 points) |
| 10 | Jackson Township (Harrison County) | 32.9% (±18.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Harrison 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 Palmyra
Are renters in Palmyra rent-burdened?
60.5% of renting households in Palmyra 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 Palmyra spend on rent?
The median renting household in Palmyra, IN spends 37.2% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra 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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