What percentage of people rent in Deerfield, KS?
54.9% (±14.6 points) of the occupied homes in Deerfield, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 135 renting households against 111 that own their home.
In Deerfield, the share of households that rent went from 9.9% in 2015–2019 to 54.9% in 2020–2024 (+45.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 54.9% (±14.6 points)
- Renting households
- 135 (±56)
- Median renter income
- $75,074 (±$37,230)
Who rents and who owns in Deerfield
| Deerfield | Kearny County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 54.9% (±14.6 points) | 28.3% (±6.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 135 (±56) | 404 (±95) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 111 (±60) | 1,023 (±104) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.7) | 2.5 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.7) | 2.7 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $75,074 (±$37,230) | $70,726 (±$17,704) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $117,321 (±$59,220) | $99,712 (±$14,494) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Deerfield, the renter share is higher than in Kearny County (28.3%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (32.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Kearny County, Deerfield ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 67 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Deerfield has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 9.9% (±8.9 points) | 54.9% (±14.6 points) | +45.0 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $856 (±$28) | $823 (±$94) | −3.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $54,135 (±$18,982) | $81,563 (±$45,096) | +50.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Deerfield
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield | — | 54.9% (±14.6 points) | — |
| Deerfield Township | 3.1 mi | 48.4% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherlock Township | 5.3 mi | 17.1% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Lakin | 7.4 mi | 21.8% (±9.9 points) | Lower |
| Lakin Township (Kearny County) | 7.6 mi | 19.9% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Holcomb | 7.6 mi | 13.5% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Southside Township | 8.6 mi | 15.1% (±14.8 points) | Lower |
| Garden City Township | 13 mi | 23.2% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| East Hibbard Township | 14 mi | 8.7% (±16.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sherlock Township, KS (17.1%), Lakin, KS (21.8%), Lakin Township (Kearny County), KS (19.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Kearny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kendall Township (Kearny County) | 67.1% (±27.3 points) |
| 2 | Deerfield | 54.9% (±14.6 points) |
| 3 | Deerfield Township | 48.4% (±13.4 points) |
| 4 | Hartland Township | 36.4% (±42.6 points) |
| 5 | Lakin | 21.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Lakin Township (Kearny County) | 19.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Southside Township | 15.1% (±14.8 points) |
| 8 | East Hibbard Township | 8.7% (±16.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Kearny County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Deerfield
How many renters are there in Deerfield?
Deerfield has an estimated 135 (±56) renting households, 54.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Deerfield?
In Deerfield, the share of households that rent went from 9.9% in 2015–2019 to 54.9% in 2020–2024 (+45.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Deerfield?
A renting household in Deerfield has 2.5 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Deerfield?
The median renting household in Deerfield, KS has an income of $75,074 (±$37,230) a year, against $117,321 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deerfield city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deerfield city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Deerfield city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Deerfield city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Deerfield city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Deerfield city, Kansas (place:17225, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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