How many renters in Thorntown, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.5% (±17.1 points) of renting households in Thorntown, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.5% (±17.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.8% (±16.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.0% (±16.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Thorntown
| Share of income spent on rent | Thorntown | Boone County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.7% (±13.3 points) | 16.9% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.1% (±5.6 points) | 14.6% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.6% (±9.3 points) | 15.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.1% (±11.7 points) | 12.7% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.7% (±4.3 points) | 9.3% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.8% (±16.5 points) | 30.6% | 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.
Thorntown against Boone County, its state and the nation
| Thorntown | Boone County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.5% (±17.1 points) | 39.9% (±6.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.8% (±16.5 points) | 30.6% (±5.6 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.0% (±16.2 points) | 26.0% (±2.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,250 (±$21,820) | $59,906 (±$9,934) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $928 (±$138) | $1,359 (±$106) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Thorntown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Boone County (39.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Boone County, Thorntown ranks 2 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 416 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 Thorntown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorntown | — | 51.5% (±17.1 points) | — |
| Sugar Creek Township (Boone County) | 1.6 mi | 51.5% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Boone County) | 4.4 mi | 100.0% (±88.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Boone County) | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax | 5.4 mi | 59.4% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Clinton County) | 6.5 mi | 59.4% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Montgomery County) | 8.0 mi | 32.2% (±43.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Clinton County) | 8.2 mi | 34.6% (±84.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darlington | 8.9 mi | 56.9% (±53.2 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 Boone County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Township (Boone County) | 100.0% (±88.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Thorntown | 51.5% (±17.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Sugar Creek Township (Boone County) | 51.5% (±17.1 points) |
| 4 | Worth Township | 47.6% (±26.2 points) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Boone County) | 45.4% (±29.4 points) |
| 6 | Jamestown | 43.1% (±34.2 points) |
| 7 | Center Township (Boone County) | 40.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Advance | 40.0% (±94.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in Boone 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 Thorntown
Are renters in Thorntown rent-burdened?
51.5% of renting households in Thorntown 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 Thorntown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Thorntown, IN spends 32.0% (±16.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thorntown town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thorntown town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thorntown town, 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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