How many renters in Rockport, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.2% (±14.4 points) of renting households in Rockport, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.2% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.0% (±12.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rockport
| Share of income spent on rent | Rockport | Spencer County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±8.0 points) | 11.5% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.8% (±13.4 points) | 18.9% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.6% (±10.4 points) | 14.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.0% (±9.7 points) | 16.7% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±7.4 points) | 13.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.0% (±12.3 points) | 25.1% | 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.
Rockport against Spencer County, its state and the nation
| Rockport | Spencer County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.2% (±14.4 points) | 38.3% (±9.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.0% (±12.3 points) | 25.1% (±6.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±3.5 points) | 26.5% (±2.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,077 (±$20,005) | $38,036 (±$9,030) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $678 (±$252) | $751 (±$136) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rockport, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Spencer County (38.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Spencer County, Rockport ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 917 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 Rockport
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport | — | 34.2% (±14.4 points) | — |
| Ohio Township (Spencer County) | 2.6 mi | 40.0% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview | 5.0 mi | 47.4% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thruston | 6.9 mi | 68.8% (±57.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland | 7.4 mi | 26.9% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grass Township | 7.7 mi | 45.7% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hammond Township | 8.1 mi | 42.2% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Luce Township | 8.1 mi | 22.3% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chrisney | 8.4 mi | 56.2% (±36.2 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 Spencer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Grandview | 47.4% (±24.3 points) |
| 5 | Grass Township | 45.7% (±30.0 points) |
| 6 | Hammond Township | 42.2% (±22.7 points) |
| 7 | Ohio Township (Spencer County) | 40.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 8 | Harrison Township (Spencer County) | 39.5% (±57.0 points) |
| 9 | Dale | 36.8% (±23.6 points) |
| 10 | Rockport | 34.2% (±14.4 points) |
| 11 | Santa Claus | 32.6% (±25.0 points) |
| 12 | Gentryville | 30.8% (±33.2 points) |
| 13 | Richland | 26.9% (±25.0 points) |
| 14 | Luce Township | 22.3% (±27.8 points) |
| 15 | Clay Township (Spencer County) | 18.8% (±40.3 points) |
| 16 | Huff Township | 0.0% (±125.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Spencer 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 Rockport
Are renters in Rockport rent-burdened?
34.2% of renting households in Rockport 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 Rockport spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rockport, IN spends 24.7% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockport city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockport city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockport 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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