How many renters in Maize, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.6% (±23.6 points) of renting households in Maize, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.6% (±23.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.3% (±22.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.1% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Maize
| Share of income spent on rent | Maize | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.3% (±6.8 points) | 15.1% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±7.8 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.0% (±6.5 points) | 15.2% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 26.3% (±21.8 points) | 11.3% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.3% (±8.6 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.3% (±22.0 points) | 34.7% | 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.
Maize against Sedgwick County, its state and the nation
| Maize | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.6% (±23.6 points) | 44.2% (±1.7 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.3% (±22.0 points) | 34.7% (±1.4 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.1% (±7.1 points) | 27.4% (±0.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,196 (±$13,212) | $43,105 (±$1,591) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,399 (±$245) | $998 (±$16) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Maize, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sedgwick County (44.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sedgwick County, Maize ranks 6 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 312 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 Maize
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize | — | 52.6% (±23.6 points) | — |
| Park Township | 1.8 mi | 56.2% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Sedgwick County) | 4.2 mi | 40.0% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colwich | 4.2 mi | 52.0% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Center Township (Sedgwick County) | 6.2 mi | 35.2% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Center | 6.4 mi | 37.7% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Attica Township | 7.1 mi | 61.3% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Township (Sedgwick County) | 7.6 mi | 4.0% (±40.9 points) | Lower |
| Park City | 7.7 mi | 44.4% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eagle Township (Sedgwick County), KS (4.0%).
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 Sedgwick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Goddard | 61.3% (±27.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Attica Township | 61.3% (±25.7 points) |
| 3 | Park Township | 56.2% (±22.6 points) |
| 4 | Payne Township (Sedgwick County) | 55.2% (±30.8 points) |
| 5 | Mulvane | 53.5% (±28.8 points) |
| 6 | Maize | 52.6% (±23.6 points) |
| 7 | Grand River Township | 52.4% (±81.3 points) |
| 8 | Colwich | 52.0% (±20.4 points) |
| 9 | Eastborough | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 10 | Grant Township (Sedgwick County) | 45.2% (±23.5 points) |
| 11 | Wichita | 44.6% (±1.9 points) |
| 12 | Park City | 44.4% (±17.3 points) |
Showing 12 of 44 places in Sedgwick 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 Maize
Are renters in Maize rent-burdened?
52.6% of renting households in Maize 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 Maize spend on rent?
The median renting household in Maize, KS spends 31.1% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maize city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maize city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maize 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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