How many renters in Oswego, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.5% (±15.3 points) of renting households in Oswego, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.5% (±15.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.6% (±13.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±8.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oswego
| Share of income spent on rent | Oswego | Labette County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.7% (±12.4 points) | 17.3% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.6% (±11.7 points) | 16.5% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.3% (±7.5 points) | 19.2% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.9% (±5.2 points) | 8.5% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±7.0 points) | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.6% (±13.6 points) | 29.4% | 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.
Oswego against Labette County, its state and the nation
| Oswego | Labette County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.5% (±15.3 points) | 38.6% (±8.8 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.6% (±13.6 points) | 29.4% (±7.7 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±8.5 points) | 24.2% (±2.4 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,771 (±$18,144) | $34,458 (±$2,898) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $819 (±$165) | $746 (±$38) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Oswego, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Labette County (38.6%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Labette County, Oswego ranks 7 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 484 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 Oswego
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego | — | 42.5% (±15.3 points) | — |
| Oswego Township | 2.2 mi | 0.0% (±134.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montana Township (Labette County) | 5.7 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chetopa | 9.1 mi | 58.2% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hackberry Township | 9.2 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bartlett | 9.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Altamont | 10.0 mi | 10.1% (±35.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Labette County) | 11 mi | 10.1% (±35.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Neosho Township (Labette County) | 11 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 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 Labette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana Township (Labette County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Elm Grove Township | 68.8% (±30.1 points) |
| 3 | Edna | 65.0% (±34.8 points) |
| 4 | Chetopa | 58.2% (±23.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mound Valley | 52.4% (±40.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mound Valley Township | 52.4% (±40.3 points) |
| 7 | Oswego | 42.5% (±15.3 points) |
| 8 | Parsons | 40.0% (±12.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Altamont | 10.1% (±35.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Mount Pleasant Township (Labette County) | 10.1% (±35.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Bartlett | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Hackberry Township | 0.0% (±116.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Neosho Township (Labette County) | 0.0% (±116.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Labette 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 Oswego
Are renters in Oswego rent-burdened?
42.5% of renting households in Oswego 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 Oswego spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oswego, KS spends 24.7% (±8.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oswego city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oswego city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oswego 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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