How many renters in Independence, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.6% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Independence, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.6% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.6% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Independence
| Share of income spent on rent | Independence | Montgomery County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.7% (±3.0 points) | 14.5% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.1% (±8.1 points) | 12.8% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.1% (±7.1 points) | 17.9% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.5% (±7.6 points) | 6.6% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.0% (±4.4 points) | 8.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.6% (±10.9 points) | 39.8% | 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.
Independence against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Independence | Montgomery County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.6% (±11.8 points) | 48.1% (±6.6 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.6% (±10.9 points) | 39.8% (±5.8 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±7.1 points) | 28.6% (±4.4 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,875 (±$9,885) | $33,704 (±$5,643) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $789 (±$59) | $761 (±$38) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Independence, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Independence ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 401 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 Independence
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | — | 46.6% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Independence Township (Montgomery County) | 4.2 mi | 14.2% (±26.2 points) | Lower |
| Sycamore Township (Montgomery County) | 6.2 mi | 61.2% (±37.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Drum Creek Township | 6.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Montgomery County) | 8.1 mi | 2.5% (±46.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty | 8.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherryvale | 9.3 mi | 57.7% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Township | 10 mi | 0.0% (±107.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parker Township | 11 mi | 84.0% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Independence Township (Montgomery County), KS (14.2%).
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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Parker Township | 84.0% (±39.4 points) |
| 4 | Fawn Creek Township | 82.3% (±33.2 points) |
| 5 | Sycamore Township (Montgomery County) | 61.2% (±37.5 points) |
| 6 | Cherryvale | 57.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 7 | Coffeyville | 53.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 8 | Caney | 48.2% (±24.2 points) |
| 9 | Independence | 46.6% (±11.8 points) |
| 10 | Dearing | 33.3% (±60.6 points) |
| 11 | Louisburg Township | 21.6% (±49.7 points) |
| 12 | Independence Township (Montgomery County) | 14.2% (±26.2 points) |
| 13 | Caney Township | 11.8% (±75.5 points) |
| 14 | Liberty Township (Montgomery County) | 2.5% (±46.3 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Elk City | 0.0% (±127.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Montgomery 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 Independence
Are renters in Independence rent-burdened?
46.6% of renting households in Independence 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 Independence spend on rent?
The median renting household in Independence, KS spends 27.7% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence 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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