How many renters in Sullivan, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.8% (±16.3 points) of renting households in Sullivan, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.8% (±16.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.5% (±15.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±11.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sullivan
| Share of income spent on rent | Sullivan | Sullivan County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 12.9% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.9% (±11.0 points) | 10.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±11.3 points) | 18.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 27.6% (±14.5 points) | 18.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.3% (±3.9 points) | 3.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.5% (±15.8 points) | 35.8% | 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.
Sullivan against Sullivan County, its state and the nation
| Sullivan | Sullivan County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.8% (±16.3 points) | 39.6% (±8.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.5% (±15.8 points) | 35.8% (±8.0 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±11.5 points) | 27.2% (±2.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,831 (±$7,132) | $32,325 (±$6,420) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $859 (±$54) | $829 (±$38) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sullivan, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sullivan County (39.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sullivan County, Sullivan ranks 8 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 556 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 Sullivan
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | — | 46.8% (±16.3 points) | — |
| Hamilton Township (Sullivan County) | 1.1 mi | 48.6% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelburn | 5.7 mi | 10.6% (±11.0 points) | Lower |
| Cass Township (Sullivan County) | 6.1 mi | 15.8% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gill Township | 7.3 mi | 27.6% (±79.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Turman Township | 7.9 mi | 89.4% (±58.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dugger | 8.2 mi | 16.5% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Curry Township | 8.3 mi | 26.1% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hymera | 8.4 mi | 12.4% (±30.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shelburn, IN (10.6%).
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 Sullivan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Sullivan County) | 100.0% (±135.8 points) |
| 3 | Turman Township | 89.4% (±58.5 points) |
| 4 | Farmersburg | 54.6% (±28.1 points) |
| 5 | Hamilton Township (Sullivan County) | 48.6% (±12.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Carlisle | 47.6% (±38.0 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Haddon Township | 47.6% (±31.0 points) |
| 8 | Sullivan | 46.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 9 | Gill Township | 27.6% (±79.8 points) |
| 10 | Curry Township | 26.1% (±13.3 points) |
| 11 | Jackson Township (Sullivan County) | 16.7% (±29.2 points) |
| 12 | Dugger | 16.5% (±33.8 points) |
| 13 | Cass Township (Sullivan County) | 15.8% (±31.3 points) |
| 14 | Hymera | 12.4% (±30.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Sullivan 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 Sullivan
Are renters in Sullivan rent-burdened?
46.8% of renting households in Sullivan 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 Sullivan spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sullivan, IN spends 29.4% (±11.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sullivan city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sullivan city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sullivan 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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