How many renters in North Newton, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in North Newton, KS, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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27.2% (±11.4 points) of renting households in North Newton, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.9% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 25.9% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 27.2% (±11.4 points)
Paying 35% or more: 14.9% (±7.3 points)
Median share of income: 25.9% (±2.0 points)

Rent as a share of income in North Newton

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	North Newton	Harvey County	Kansas	United States
Less than 15%	11.6% (±7.0 points)	28.6%	16.4%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	18.7% (±9.0 points)	14.1%	14.5%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	14.9% (±7.4 points)	10.1%	14.6%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	27.6% (±11.8 points)	9.5%	11.1%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	12.3% (±8.7 points)	8.8%	9.0%	9.2%
35% or more	14.9% (±7.3 points)	28.9%	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.

North Newton against Harvey County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	North Newton	Harvey County	Kansas	United States
Paying 30% or more	27.2% (±11.4 points)	37.7% (±7.3 points)	43.5% (±0.7 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	14.9% (±7.3 points)	28.9% (±6.4 points)	34.5% (±0.6 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	25.9% (±2.0 points)	23.6% (±3.6 points)	27.1% (±0.4 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$50,893 (±$12,794)	$50,289 (±$7,078)	$47,106 (±$671)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$839 (±$112)	$900 (±$51)	$1,060 (±$7)	$1,413

In North Newton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Harvey County (37.7%).

It is also lower than in Kansas (43.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).

In Harvey County, North Newton ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 707 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 North Newton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Newton
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
North Newton	—	27.2% (±11.4 points)	—
Newton	2.8 mi	43.6% (±10.2 points)	Higher
Newton Township	3.0 mi	25.9% (±10.7 points)	Not measurably different
Walton	5.6 mi	11.8% (±74.3 points)	Not measurably different
Emma Township	5.7 mi	25.9% (±17.6 points)	Not measurably different
Hesston	6.2 mi	16.9% (±12.4 points)	Not measurably different
Walton Township (Harvey County)	8.5 mi	3.0% (±35.0 points)	Not measurably different
Darlington Township	8.7 mi	68.8% (±51.7 points)	Not measurably different
West Branch Township	9.3 mi	50.9% (±20.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newton, KS (43.6%), West Branch Township, KS (50.9%).

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 Harvey County, place by place

Rank	Place	Renters paying 30% or more of income
1	Darlington Township	68.8% (±51.7 points)
2	Halstead	55.0% (±26.0 points)
3	Newton	43.6% (±10.2 points)
4	Sedgwick	43.5% (±25.6 points)
5	Burrton	33.3% (±33.3 points)
6	Burrton Township	31.5% (±31.8 points)
7	North Newton	27.2% (±11.4 points)
8 (tie)	Emma Township	25.9% (±17.6 points)
8 (tie)	Newton Township	25.9% (±10.7 points)
10	Hesston	16.9% (±12.4 points)
11	Walton	11.8% (±74.3 points)
12	Sedgwick Township	3.6% (±39.4 points)
13	Walton Township (Harvey County)	3.0% (±35.0 points)

Showing 13 of 17 places in Harvey 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 North Newton

Are renters in North Newton rent-burdened?

27.2% of renting households in North Newton 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 North Newton spend on rent?

The median renting household in North Newton, KS spends 25.9% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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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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