How many renters in Washington, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.3% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Washington, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.3% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.0% (±9.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Washington
| Share of income spent on rent | Washington | Daviess County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.7% (±7.1 points) | 19.0% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.4% (±7.1 points) | 17.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.6% (±5.0 points) | 10.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±5.3 points) | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.3% (±7.6 points) | 12.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.0% (±9.3 points) | 31.2% | 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.
Washington against Daviess County, its state and the nation
| Washington | Daviess County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.3% (±12.0 points) | 43.6% (±9.2 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.0% (±9.3 points) | 31.2% (±7.1 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±4.8 points) | 26.7% (±4.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,969 (±$7,901) | $35,229 (±$6,433) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $858 (±$75) | $847 (±$51) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Washington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Daviess County (43.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Daviess County, Washington ranks 5 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 472 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 Washington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | — | 49.3% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Daviess County) | 1.2 mi | 47.2% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Veale Township | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±100.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 6.0 mi | 9.5% (±13.1 points) | Lower |
| Steen Township | 7.8 mi | 22.0% (±53.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland | 7.9 mi | 22.0% (±53.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Daviess County) | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barr Township | 8.2 mi | 16.8% (±15.6 points) | Lower |
| Steele Township | 8.7 mi | 54.7% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montgomery, IN (9.5%), Barr Township, IN (16.8%).
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 Daviess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Elnora | 75.6% (±48.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Elmore Township | 75.6% (±48.7 points) |
| 3 | Plainville | 56.4% (±34.7 points) |
| 4 | Steele Township | 54.7% (±34.1 points) |
| 5 | Washington | 49.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Daviess County) | 47.2% (±11.4 points) |
| 7 | Odon | 46.4% (±17.1 points) |
| 8 | Cannelburg | 38.5% (±46.0 points) |
| 9 | Madison Township (Daviess County) | 34.3% (±16.5 points) |
| 10 | Barr Township | 16.8% (±15.6 points) |
| 11 | Reeve Township | 16.3% (±52.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Daviess 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 Washington
Are renters in Washington rent-burdened?
49.3% of renting households in Washington 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 Washington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Washington, IN spends 29.6% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington 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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