How many renters in Roeland Park, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.2% (±16.5 points) of renting households in Roeland Park, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.2% (±16.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.1% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.8% (±5.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Roeland Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Roeland Park | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±11.1 points) | 14.6% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.7% (±10.9 points) | 15.6% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.7% (±14.1 points) | 15.7% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±9.6 points) | 12.0% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.1% (±12.0 points) | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.1% (±11.3 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.
Roeland Park against Johnson County, its state and the nation
| Roeland Park | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.2% (±16.5 points) | 42.1% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.1% (±11.3 points) | 32.9% (±1.2 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.8% (±5.9 points) | 26.7% (±0.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,068 (±$18,457) | $66,348 (±$1,623) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,582 (±$162) | $1,434 (±$16) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Roeland Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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, Roeland Park ranks 11 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 493 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 Roeland Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roeland Park | — | 42.2% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Fairway | 0.9 mi | 60.5% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood | 1.2 mi | 22.9% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mission | 1.2 mi | 40.0% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood Hills | 1.5 mi | 33.3% (±114.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merriam | 3.3 mi | 44.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Village | 3.4 mi | 51.0% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Quivira | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kansas City | 7.7 mi | 50.0% (±1.9 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 Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Mission | 40.0% (±9.7 points) |
| 13 | Gardner | 39.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 14 | Shawnee | 38.5% (±4.8 points) |
| 15 | Lenexa | 38.2% (±4.2 points) |
| 16 | Edgerton | 36.8% (±43.7 points) |
| 17 | Westwood Hills | 33.3% (±114.4 points) |
Showing 13 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 Roeland Park
Are renters in Roeland Park rent-burdened?
42.2% of renting households in Roeland Park 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 Roeland Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Roeland Park, KS spends 26.8% (±5.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roeland Park city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roeland Park city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roeland Park 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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