How many renters in Rochester Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.3% (±14.6 points) of renting households in Rochester Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.3% (±14.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.6% (±12.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.7% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rochester Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Rochester Township | Fulton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.7% (±9.9 points) | 15.6% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 28.2% (±11.2 points) | 22.7% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.6% (±7.3 points) | 8.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±9.6 points) | 12.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±8.3 points) | 6.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.6% (±12.0 points) | 34.5% | 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.
Rochester Township against Fulton County, its state and the nation
| Rochester Township | Fulton County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.3% (±14.6 points) | 40.7% (±11.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.6% (±12.0 points) | 34.5% (±10.0 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.7% (±5.8 points) | 26.2% (±4.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,063 (±$8,632) | $38,432 (±$5,348) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $849 (±$118) | $839 (±$55) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rochester Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fulton County (40.7%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Fulton County, Rochester Township ranks 8 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 952 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 Rochester Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Township | — | 32.3% (±14.6 points) | — |
| Rochester | 2.3 mi | 33.4% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Fulton County) | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Fulton County) | 6.6 mi | 72.7% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fulton | 7.5 mi | 14.3% (±75.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Fulton County) | 8.2 mi | 77.9% (±24.2 points) | Higher |
| Newcastle Township | 8.4 mi | 54.9% (±46.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Macy | 8.8 mi | 28.6% (±94.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kewanna | 9.3 mi | 61.6% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union Township (Fulton County), IN (77.9%).
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 Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Union Township (Fulton County) | 77.9% (±24.2 points) |
| 3 | Liberty Township (Fulton County) | 72.7% (±41.1 points) |
| 4 | Kewanna | 61.6% (±30.5 points) |
| 5 | Newcastle Township | 54.9% (±46.1 points) |
| 6 | Akron | 35.7% (±36.5 points) |
| 7 | Rochester | 33.4% (±15.1 points) |
| 8 | Rochester Township | 32.3% (±14.6 points) |
| 9 | Henry Township (Fulton County) | 23.1% (±21.5 points) |
| 10 | Fulton | 14.3% (±75.3 points) |
| 11 | Richland Township (Fulton County) | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Fulton 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 Rochester Township
Are renters in Rochester Township rent-burdened?
32.3% of renting households in Rochester Township 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 Rochester Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rochester Township, IN spends 23.7% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester township, Fulton County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester township, Fulton County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester township, Fulton County, 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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