How many renters in Prairie Village, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.0% (±8.3 points) of renting households in Prairie Village, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.0% (±8.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.9% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.8% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Prairie Village
| Share of income spent on rent | Prairie Village | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.0% (±4.2 points) | 14.6% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±5.1 points) | 15.6% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.3% (±5.7 points) | 15.7% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±3.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±3.1 points) | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.9% (±7.7 points) | 32.9% | 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.
Prairie Village against Johnson County, its state and the nation
| Prairie Village | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.0% (±8.3 points) | 42.1% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.9% (±7.7 points) | 32.9% (±1.2 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.8% (±5.7 points) | 26.7% (±0.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $74,653 (±$14,742) | $66,348 (±$1,623) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,794 (±$107) | $1,434 (±$16) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Prairie Village, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Johnson County (42.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Johnson County, Prairie Village ranks 5 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 334 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 Prairie Village
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Village | — | 51.0% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Fairway | 2.6 mi | 60.5% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mission | 3.0 mi | 40.0% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roeland Park | 3.4 mi | 42.2% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merriam | 3.8 mi | 44.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood | 3.8 mi | 22.9% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
| Westwood Hills | 3.9 mi | 33.3% (±114.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leawood | 5.5 mi | 46.2% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Overland Park | 7.4 mi | 42.8% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westwood, KS (22.9%).
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 Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gardner Township | 85.4% (±52.5 points) |
| 2 | McCamish Township | 63.0% (±67.9 points) |
| 3 | Fairway | 60.5% (±27.0 points) |
| 4 | Spring Hill | 54.0% (±23.1 points) |
| 5 | Prairie Village | 51.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 6 | De Soto | 50.3% (±20.2 points) |
| 7 | Leawood | 46.2% (±15.1 points) |
| 8 | Merriam | 44.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 9 | Olathe | 43.5% (±4.3 points) |
| 10 | Overland Park | 42.8% (±2.5 points) |
| 11 | Roeland Park | 42.2% (±16.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Johnson 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 Prairie Village
Are renters in Prairie Village rent-burdened?
51.0% of renting households in Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village spend on rent?
The median renting household in Prairie Village, KS spends 30.8% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Village city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Village city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Village 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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