How many renters in Paola, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.9% (±16.6 points) of renting households in Paola, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.9% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.5% (±14.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Paola
| Share of income spent on rent | Paola | Miami County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.8% (±7.4 points) | 9.0% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.8% (±12.6 points) | 17.4% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.2% (±10.0 points) | 15.3% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±8.7 points) | 13.3% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.4% (±8.5 points) | 11.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.5% (±14.3 points) | 33.6% | 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.
Paola against Miami County, its state and the nation
| Paola | Miami County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.9% (±16.6 points) | 44.9% (±9.6 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.5% (±14.3 points) | 33.6% (±8.4 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±5.7 points) | 28.1% (±2.9 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,461 (±$1,797) | $47,982 (±$4,938) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,091 (±$50) | $1,107 (±$67) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Paola, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Miami County (44.9%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Miami County, Paola 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 398 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 Paola
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paola | — | 46.9% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Paola Township | 2.4 mi | 100.0% (±68.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Township (Miami County) | 3.8 mi | 100.0% (±116.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marysville Township (Miami County) | 6.2 mi | 14.9% (±51.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osawatomie | 7.2 mi | 26.5% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stanton Township (Miami County) | 7.5 mi | 10.3% (±48.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Creek Township | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±68.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ten Mile Township | 9.0 mi | 43.8% (±90.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osage Township (Miami County) | 9.2 mi | 72.5% (±56.4 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 Miami County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Paola Township | 100.0% (±68.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Valley Township (Miami County) | 100.0% (±116.3 points) |
| 3 | Sugar Creek Township | 81.4% (±63.5 points) |
| 4 | Osage Township (Miami County) | 72.5% (±56.4 points) |
| 5 | Louisburg | 56.3% (±23.7 points) |
| 6 | Fontana | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 7 | Paola | 46.9% (±16.6 points) |
| 8 | Ten Mile Township | 43.8% (±90.7 points) |
| 9 | Osawatomie | 26.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 10 | Wea Township | 15.7% (±53.0 points) |
| 11 | Marysville Township (Miami County) | 14.9% (±51.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Mound Township (Miami County) | 10.3% (±34.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Stanton Township (Miami County) | 10.3% (±48.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Miami 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 Paola
Are renters in Paola rent-burdened?
46.9% of renting households in Paola 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 Paola spend on rent?
The median renting household in Paola, KS spends 28.7% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paola city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paola city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paola 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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