How many renters in Pleasant Hill, IA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.6% (±18.3 points) of renting households in Pleasant Hill, IA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.2% 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% (±18.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.2% (±15.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pleasant Hill
| Share of income spent on rent | Pleasant Hill | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.2% (±11.5 points) | 12.7% | 17.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 24.9% (±15.7 points) | 13.5% | 14.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 15.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±10.1 points) | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.4% (±9.8 points) | 10.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.2% (±15.4 points) | 35.5% | 35.2% | 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.
Pleasant Hill against Polk County, its state and the nation
| Pleasant Hill | Polk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.6% (±18.3 points) | 46.2% (±2.3 points) | 43.9% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.2% (±15.4 points) | 35.5% (±1.9 points) | 35.2% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±6.2 points) | 28.4% (±0.9 points) | 27.4% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,717 (±$10,756) | $49,375 (±$1,747) | $43,297 (±$758) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,215 (±$105) | $1,149 (±$16) | $972 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Pleasant Hill, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Polk County (46.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (43.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Polk County, Pleasant Hill ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 259 of 895.
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 Pleasant Hill
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill | — | 47.6% (±18.3 points) | — |
| Altoona | 3.8 mi | 47.4% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Des Moines | 5.7 mi | 48.8% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlisle | 5.9 mi | 47.0% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bondurant | 7.3 mi | 32.5% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saylorville | 8.5 mi | 14.1% (±40.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchellville | 8.7 mi | 50.7% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Runnells | 9.4 mi | 60.9% (±50.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ankeny | 10 mi | 42.4% (±7.2 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 Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor Heights | 62.2% (±23.8 points) |
| 2 | Runnells | 60.9% (±50.8 points) |
| 3 | Mitchellville | 50.7% (±24.2 points) |
| 4 | Des Moines | 48.8% (±3.2 points) |
| 5 | Pleasant Hill | 47.6% (±18.3 points) |
| 6 | Altoona | 47.4% (±13.1 points) |
| 7 | Johnston | 46.2% (±9.0 points) |
| 8 | Polk City | 45.3% (±40.5 points) |
| 9 | West Des Moines | 42.8% (±4.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Ankeny | 42.4% (±7.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Elkhart | 42.4% (±36.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Polk 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 Pleasant Hill
Are renters in Pleasant Hill rent-burdened?
47.6% of renting households in Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pleasant Hill, IA spends 29.0% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hill city, Iowa
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hill city, Iowa
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hill city, Iowa
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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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