How many renters in West Terre Haute, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.5% (±18.3 points) of renting households in West Terre Haute, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.5% (±18.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.7% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±11.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Terre Haute
| Share of income spent on rent | West Terre Haute | Vigo County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 28.0% (±18.7 points) | 12.3% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.0% (±11.4 points) | 10.1% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.0% (±8.3 points) | 11.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±9.5 points) | 9.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.8% (±4.8 points) | 11.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.7% (±17.7 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.
West Terre Haute against Vigo County, its state and the nation
| West Terre Haute | Vigo County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.5% (±18.3 points) | 56.5% (±4.6 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.7% (±17.7 points) | 45.1% (±3.8 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±11.5 points) | 32.9% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,295 (±$15,950) | $32,055 (±$1,905) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $819 (±$213) | $924 (±$27) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Terre Haute, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Vigo County (56.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Vigo County, West Terre Haute ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 598 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 West Terre Haute
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Terre Haute | — | 45.5% (±18.3 points) | — |
| Sugar Creek Township (Vigo County) | 1.7 mi | 51.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Vigo County) | 3.4 mi | 61.9% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Terre Haute | 4.0 mi | 61.2% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honey Creek Township (Vigo County) | 5.4 mi | 42.0% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Terre Haute | 6.8 mi | 39.8% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairieton Township | 7.3 mi | 79.1% (±44.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette Township | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±76.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lost Creek Township | 8.5 mi | 56.1% (±13.1 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 Vigo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Otter Creek Township (Vigo County) | 37.6% (±19.1 points) |
| 14 | Riley | 20.0% (±67.1 points) |
| 15 | Riley Township | 6.7% (±35.2 points) |
Showing 13 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 West Terre Haute
Are renters in West Terre Haute rent-burdened?
45.5% of renting households in West 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 West Terre Haute spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Terre Haute, IN spends 27.4% (±11.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Terre Haute town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Terre Haute town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Terre Haute 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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