How many renters in Seymour, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.4% (±9.1 points) of renting households in Seymour, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.4% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.8% (±7.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.3% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Seymour
| Share of income spent on rent | Seymour | Jackson County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.4% (±8.0 points) | 22.0% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±8.3 points) | 14.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±5.4 points) | 10.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±4.5 points) | 14.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±5.3 points) | 11.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.8% (±7.4 points) | 27.4% | 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.
Seymour against Jackson County, its state and the nation
| Seymour | Jackson County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.4% (±9.1 points) | 39.1% (±8.3 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.8% (±7.4 points) | 27.4% (±5.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.3% (±3.2 points) | 26.2% (±2.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,265 (±$8,339) | $42,537 (±$7,097) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,011 (±$83) | $1,004 (±$61) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Seymour, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jackson County (39.1%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Jackson County, Seymour ranks 6 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 889 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 Seymour
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour | — | 35.4% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Jackson Township (Jackson County) | 0.9 mi | 40.4% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Jackson County) | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±103.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redding Township | 5.5 mi | 27.0% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Jackson County) | 5.5 mi | 100.0% (±30.3 points) | Higher |
| Jonesville | 7.8 mi | 33.3% (±120.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spencer Township (Jennings County) | 7.8 mi | 27.8% (±47.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownstown Township | 9.2 mi | 33.4% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township (Jackson County) | 9.6 mi | 58.9% (±30.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hamilton Township (Jackson County), IN (100.0%).
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 Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton Township (Jackson County) | 100.0% (±30.3 points) |
| 2 | Vernon Township (Jackson County) | 58.9% (±30.2 points) |
| 3 | Medora | 57.9% (±40.3 points) |
| 4 | Crothersville | 42.6% (±27.3 points) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Jackson County) | 40.4% (±10.2 points) |
| 6 | Seymour | 35.4% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Brownstown | 34.4% (±21.6 points) |
| 8 | Brownstown Township | 33.4% (±20.9 points) |
| 9 | Carr Township (Jackson County) | 31.1% (±23.7 points) |
| 10 | Redding Township | 27.0% (±17.8 points) |
| 11 | Pershing Township | 25.0% (±68.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Driftwood Township | 0.0% (±47.9 points) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Jackson 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 Seymour
Are renters in Seymour rent-burdened?
35.4% of renting households in Seymour 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 Seymour spend on rent?
The median renting household in Seymour, IN spends 24.3% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour 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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