How many renters in Westchester Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.6% (±12.6 points) of renting households in Westchester Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.6% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.6% (±11.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westchester Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Westchester Township | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±6.7 points) | 11.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.9% (±7.7 points) | 15.3% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.8% (±6.7 points) | 10.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±8.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±6.0 points) | 12.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.6% (±11.1 points) | 37.9% | 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.
Westchester Township against Porter County, its state and the nation
| Westchester Township | Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.6% (±12.6 points) | 50.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.6% (±11.1 points) | 37.9% (±3.4 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±4.6 points) | 30.2% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,485 (±$12,279) | $49,358 (±$4,299) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,190 (±$62) | $1,219 (±$26) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Westchester Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Porter County (50.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Porter County, Westchester Township ranks 10 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 522 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 Westchester Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Township | — | 47.6% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Porter | 0.8 mi | 31.5% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dune Acres | 1.5 mi | 60.0% (±74.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterton | 2.5 mi | 51.5% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burns Harbor | 3.0 mi | 40.8% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Porter County) | 5.5 mi | 47.0% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Township (Porter County) | 5.8 mi | 20.9% (±17.1 points) | Lower |
| Beverly Shores | 6.2 mi | 53.8% (±102.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogden Dunes | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pine Township (Porter County), IN (20.9%).
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 Porter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Center Township (Porter County) | 55.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 5 | Valparaiso | 54.2% (±6.3 points) |
| 6 | Beverly Shores | 53.8% (±102.3 points) |
| 7 | Portage Township (Porter County) | 53.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 8 | Chesterton | 51.5% (±14.6 points) |
| 9 | Jackson Township (Porter County) | 49.2% (±62.0 points) |
| 10 | Westchester Township | 47.6% (±12.6 points) |
| 11 | Liberty Township (Porter County) | 47.0% (±20.2 points) |
| 12 | Boone Township (Porter County) | 45.4% (±29.6 points) |
| 13 | Porter Township | 42.1% (±45.7 points) |
| 14 | Burns Harbor | 40.8% (±23.1 points) |
| 15 | Lakes of the Four Seasons | 37.2% (±59.6 points) |
| 16 | South Haven | 36.8% (±16.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Porter 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 Westchester Township
Are renters in Westchester Township rent-burdened?
47.6% of renting households in Westchester Township 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 Westchester Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westchester Township, IN spends 29.0% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westchester township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westchester township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westchester township, Porter County, 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 Westchester township, Porter County, Indiana (county subdivision:82484, in state:18 county:127).
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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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