How many renters in Abilene, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.1% (±20.2 points) of renting households in Abilene, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.1% (±20.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.4% (±17.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.8% (±8.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Abilene
| Share of income spent on rent | Abilene | Dickinson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.4% (±5.8 points) | 15.8% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.0% (±14.5 points) | 18.5% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.1% (±9.8 points) | 14.6% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.4% (±2.5 points) | 5.7% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±9.3 points) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.4% (±17.9 points) | 37.6% | 34.5% | 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.
Abilene against Dickinson County, its state and the nation
| Abilene | Dickinson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.1% (±20.2 points) | 45.4% (±10.4 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.4% (±17.9 points) | 37.6% (±9.2 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.8% (±8.4 points) | 25.9% (±5.7 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,294 (±$5,572) | $41,618 (±$3,194) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,022 (±$320) | $901 (±$103) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Abilene, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dickinson County (45.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dickinson County, Abilene ranks 4 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 260 of 1,310.
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 Abilene
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | — | 58.1% (±20.2 points) | — |
| Grant Township (Dickinson County) | 1.7 mi | 27.6% (±61.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Dickinson County) | 5.3 mi | 56.1% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enterprise | 6.2 mi | 18.7% (±25.4 points) | Lower |
| Newbern Township | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willowdale Township | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Solomon | 7.6 mi | 64.5% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Dickinson County) | 7.8 mi | 18.7% (±25.4 points) | Lower |
| Chapman | 12 mi | 43.4% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Enterprise, KS (18.7%), Center Township (Dickinson County), KS (18.7%).
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 Dickinson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Manchester | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Rinehart Township | 100.0% (±134.4 points) |
| 3 | Solomon | 64.5% (±26.5 points) |
| 4 | Abilene | 58.1% (±20.2 points) |
| 5 | Lincoln Township (Dickinson County) | 56.1% (±24.2 points) |
| 6 | Noble Township (Dickinson County) | 52.0% (±19.6 points) |
| 7 | Chapman | 43.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 8 | Flora Township | 33.3% (±95.1 points) |
| 9 | Grant Township (Dickinson County) | 27.6% (±61.2 points) |
| 10 | Herington | 24.3% (±10.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 22 places in Dickinson 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 Abilene
Are renters in Abilene rent-burdened?
58.1% of renting households in Abilene 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 Abilene spend on rent?
The median renting household in Abilene, KS spends 33.8% (±8.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abilene city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abilene city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abilene city, Kansas
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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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