How many renters in Leawood, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.2% (±15.1 points) of renting households in Leawood, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.2% (±15.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.3% (±14.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±8.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Leawood
| Share of income spent on rent | Leawood | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.0% (±11.0 points) | 14.6% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±7.4 points) | 15.6% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.6% (±7.5 points) | 15.7% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±5.2 points) | 12.0% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±5.7 points) | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.3% (±14.0 points) | 32.9% | 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.
Leawood against Johnson County, its state and the nation
| Leawood | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.2% (±15.1 points) | 42.1% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.3% (±14.0 points) | 32.9% (±1.2 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±8.4 points) | 26.7% (±0.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $89,894 (±$20,421) | $66,348 (±$1,623) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,983 (±$254) | $1,434 (±$16) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Leawood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Johnson County (42.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Johnson County, Leawood ranks 7 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 408 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 Leawood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leawood | — | 46.2% (±15.1 points) | — |
| Overland Park | 3.7 mi | 42.8% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Village | 5.5 mi | 51.0% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township (Johnson County) | 5.8 mi | 13.9% (±60.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview | 5.8 mi | 52.8% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belton | 8.0 mi | 49.3% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairway | 8.1 mi | 60.5% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mission | 8.4 mi | 40.0% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merriam | 8.5 mi | 44.4% (±9.6 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 Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gardner Township | 85.4% (±52.5 points) |
| 2 | McCamish Township | 63.0% (±67.9 points) |
| 3 | Fairway | 60.5% (±27.0 points) |
| 4 | Spring Hill | 54.0% (±23.1 points) |
| 5 | Prairie Village | 51.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 6 | De Soto | 50.3% (±20.2 points) |
| 7 | Leawood | 46.2% (±15.1 points) |
| 8 | Merriam | 44.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 9 | Olathe | 43.5% (±4.3 points) |
| 10 | Overland Park | 42.8% (±2.5 points) |
| 11 | Roeland Park | 42.2% (±16.5 points) |
| 12 | Mission | 40.0% (±9.7 points) |
| 13 | Gardner | 39.6% (±9.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Johnson 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 Leawood
Are renters in Leawood rent-burdened?
46.2% of renting households in Leawood 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 Leawood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Leawood, KS spends 27.4% (±8.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leawood city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leawood city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leawood 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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