How many renters in Marion, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.2% (±15.5 points) of renting households in Marion, 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 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.2% (±15.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.0% (±14.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Marion
| Share of income spent on rent | Marion | Marion County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±11.1 points) | 29.6% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.3% (±5.0 points) | 10.0% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.6% (±14.2 points) | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 25.8% (±19.0 points) | 9.3% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.2% (±6.7 points) | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.0% (±14.0 points) | 30.5% | 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.
Marion against Marion County, its state and the nation
| Marion | Marion County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.2% (±15.5 points) | 36.5% (±9.2 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.0% (±14.0 points) | 30.5% (±8.6 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±2.9 points) | 23.6% (±2.7 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,898 (±$8,147) | $36,204 (±$6,887) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $636 (±$107) | $727 (±$23) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Marion, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marion County (36.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Marion County, Marion ranks 8 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 605 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 Marion
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | — | 35.2% (±15.5 points) | — |
| Centre Township | 0.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florence | 8.7 mi | 84.0% (±35.8 points) | Higher |
| Clear Creek Township (Marion County) | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±121.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincolnville | 10 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 10 mi | 35.2% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catlin Township | 11 mi | 0.0% (±100.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peabody | 14 mi | 23.0% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Durham Park Township | 14 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Florence, KS (84.0%).
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 Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Centre Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Durham Park Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 4 | Florence | 84.0% (±35.8 points) |
| 5 | Goessel | 54.5% (±21.1 points) |
| 6 | West Branch Township | 50.9% (±20.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Hillsboro | 35.2% (±16.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Marion | 35.2% (±15.5 points) |
| 9 | Burns | 33.3% (±81.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Peabody | 23.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Peabody Township | 23.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Lehigh | 9.4% (±16.6 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Lehigh Township | 9.4% (±16.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Lincolnville | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Marion 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 Marion
Are renters in Marion rent-burdened?
35.2% of renting households in Marion 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 Marion spend on rent?
The median renting household in Marion, KS spends 27.1% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marion city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marion city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marion 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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