How many renters in Terre Haute, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.2% (±5.2 points) of renting households in Terre Haute, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.2% (±5.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.6% (±4.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.8% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Terre Haute
| Share of income spent on rent | Terre Haute | Vigo County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.1% (±2.5 points) | 12.3% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±3.0 points) | 10.1% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.4% (±2.0 points) | 11.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±2.3 points) | 9.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.6% (±2.7 points) | 11.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.6% (±4.4 points) | 45.1% | 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.
Terre Haute against Vigo County, its state and the nation
| Terre Haute | Vigo County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.2% (±5.2 points) | 56.5% (±4.6 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.6% (±4.4 points) | 45.1% (±3.8 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.8% (±2.1 points) | 32.9% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,260 (±$2,802) | $32,055 (±$1,905) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $922 (±$32) | $924 (±$27) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Terre Haute, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Vigo County (56.5%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Vigo County, Terre Haute ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 225 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 Terre Haute
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | — | 61.2% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Harrison Township (Vigo County) | 1.0 mi | 61.9% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Terre Haute | 4.0 mi | 45.5% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lost Creek Township | 4.5 mi | 56.1% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Terre Haute | 5.1 mi | 39.8% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honey Creek Township (Vigo County) | 5.3 mi | 42.0% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| Sugar Creek Township (Vigo County) | 5.7 mi | 51.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seelyville | 6.2 mi | 39.3% (±42.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riley Township | 6.4 mi | 6.7% (±35.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Honey Creek Township (Vigo County), IN (42.0%), Riley Township, IN (6.7%).
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 Vigo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Creek Township | 100.0% (±79.6 points) |
| 2 | Pierson Township | 93.8% (±26.8 points) |
| 3 | Prairieton Township | 79.1% (±44.0 points) |
| 4 | Linton Township | 77.4% (±79.3 points) |
| 5 | Harrison Township (Vigo County) | 61.9% (±5.4 points) |
| 6 | Terre Haute | 61.2% (±5.2 points) |
| 7 | Lost Creek Township | 56.1% (±13.1 points) |
| 8 | Sugar Creek Township (Vigo County) | 51.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 9 | West Terre Haute | 45.5% (±18.3 points) |
| 10 | Honey Creek Township (Vigo County) | 42.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 11 | North Terre Haute | 39.8% (±23.5 points) |
| 12 | Seelyville | 39.3% (±42.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Vigo 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 Terre Haute
Are renters in Terre Haute rent-burdened?
61.2% of renting households in Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute spend on rent?
The median renting household in Terre Haute, IN spends 34.8% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Terre Haute city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Terre Haute city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Terre Haute city, 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 Terre Haute city, Indiana (place:75428, in state:18).
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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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