How many renters in Lenexa, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.2% (±4.2 points) of renting households in Lenexa, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.2% (±4.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.0% (±3.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.0% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lenexa
| Share of income spent on rent | Lenexa | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.1% (±3.3 points) | 14.6% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.8% (±2.7 points) | 15.6% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.1% (±2.7 points) | 15.7% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±2.5 points) | 12.0% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±2.4 points) | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.0% (±3.4 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.
Lenexa against Johnson County, its state and the nation
| Lenexa | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.2% (±4.2 points) | 42.1% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.0% (±3.4 points) | 32.9% (±1.2 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.0% (±1.3 points) | 26.7% (±0.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,843 (±$3,499) | $66,348 (±$1,623) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,454 (±$35) | $1,434 (±$16) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Lenexa, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Johnson County (42.1%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (43.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Johnson County, Lenexa ranks 15 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 549 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 Lenexa
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa | — | 38.2% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Shawnee | 3.6 mi | 38.5% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Quivira | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olathe | 5.8 mi | 43.5% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merriam | 6.9 mi | 44.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| De Soto | 7.4 mi | 50.3% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsville | 7.8 mi | 58.0% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Overland Park | 8.1 mi | 42.8% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonner Springs | 8.4 mi | 42.6% (±18.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | Shawnee | 38.5% (±4.8 points) |
| 15 | Lenexa | 38.2% (±4.2 points) |
| 16 | Edgerton | 36.8% (±43.7 points) |
| 17 | Westwood Hills | 33.3% (±114.4 points) |
| 18 | Westwood | 22.9% (±11.8 points) |
| 19 | Oxford Township (Johnson County) | 13.9% (±60.6 points) |
| 20 | Aubry Township | 11.1% (±34.8 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Lexington Township (Johnson County) | 0.0% (±100.7 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 Lenexa
Are renters in Lenexa rent-burdened?
38.2% of renting households in Lenexa 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 Lenexa spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lenexa, KS spends 25.0% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lenexa city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lenexa city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lenexa 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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