How many renters in Ray Township (Franklin County), IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.2% (±26.8 points) of renting households in Ray Township (Franklin County), IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.2% (±26.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.3% (±25.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.2% (±48.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ray Township (Franklin County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Ray Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.8% (±19.1 points) | 25.9% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.2% (±6.0 points) | 5.5% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.0% (±5.6 points) | 9.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.8% (±9.7 points) | 18.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±9.3 points) | 6.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.3% (±25.1 points) | 33.9% | 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.
Ray Township (Franklin County) against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Ray Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.2% (±26.8 points) | 40.3% (±9.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.3% (±25.1 points) | 33.9% (±8.8 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.2% (±48.5 points) | 27.4% (±2.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,955 (±$26,726) | $47,747 (±$9,783) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $962 (±$107) | $870 (±$78) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ray Township (Franklin County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Franklin County (40.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Ray Township (Franklin County) ranks 5 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 250 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 Ray Township (Franklin County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Township (Franklin County) | — | 59.2% (±26.8 points) | — |
| Oldenburg | 1.2 mi | 49.2% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Batesville | 2.3 mi | 67.4% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Township (Franklin County) | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±109.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salt Creek Township (Franklin County) | 5.3 mi | 100.0% (±48.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laughery Township | 5.6 mi | 70.1% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Point | 5.7 mi | 20.0% (±68.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Ripley County) | 6.3 mi | 44.7% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saltcreek Township | 6.4 mi | 20.0% (±68.5 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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Creek Township (Franklin County) | 100.0% (±48.6 points) |
| 2 | Whitewater Township | 69.7% (±82.0 points) |
| 3 | Laurel | 69.3% (±33.0 points) |
| 4 | Highland Township (Franklin County) | 66.7% (±56.1 points) |
| 5 | Ray Township (Franklin County) | 59.2% (±26.8 points) |
| 6 | Laurel Township | 50.5% (±29.2 points) |
| 7 | Oldenburg | 49.2% (±24.7 points) |
| 8 | Cedar Grove | 42.9% (±78.1 points) |
| 9 | Brookville Township | 40.1% (±13.6 points) |
| 10 | Brookville | 38.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 11 | Posey Township (Franklin County) | 31.3% (±51.8 points) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Franklin 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 Ray Township (Franklin County)
Are renters in Ray Township (Franklin County) rent-burdened?
59.2% of renting households in Ray Township (Franklin County) 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 Ray Township (Franklin County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ray Township (Franklin County), IN spends 34.2% (±48.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ray township, Franklin County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ray township, Franklin County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ray township, Franklin County, Indiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Ray township, Franklin County, Indiana (county subdivision:63126, in state:18 county:047).
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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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