How many renters in Valley Center, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.7% (±17.9 points) of renting households in Valley Center, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.7% (±17.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 18.2% (±11.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.8% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Valley Center
| Share of income spent on rent | Valley Center | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±9.2 points) | 15.1% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.7% (±6.4 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 41.0% (±24.5 points) | 15.2% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.4% (±2.2 points) | 11.3% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 19.5% (±14.0 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 18.2% (±11.2 points) | 34.7% | 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.
Valley Center against Sedgwick County, its state and the nation
| Valley Center | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.7% (±17.9 points) | 44.2% (±1.7 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 18.2% (±11.2 points) | 34.7% (±1.4 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.8% (±3.1 points) | 27.4% (±0.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,134 (±$19,445) | $43,105 (±$1,591) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $883 (±$423) | $998 (±$16) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Valley Center, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sedgwick County (44.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sedgwick County, Valley Center ranks 23 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 560 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 Valley Center
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Center | — | 37.7% (±17.9 points) | — |
| Park City | 2.9 mi | 44.4% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kechi Township | 3.7 mi | 41.4% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Sedgwick County) | 3.9 mi | 45.2% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Center Township (Sedgwick County) | 4.0 mi | 35.2% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park Township | 4.7 mi | 56.2% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kechi | 6.1 mi | 37.8% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maize | 6.4 mi | 52.6% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sedgwick | 6.5 mi | 43.5% (±25.6 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 Sedgwick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (tie) | Garden Plain | 42.4% (±46.5 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Garden Plain Township | 42.4% (±46.5 points) |
| 19 | Oaklawn-Sunview | 42.1% (±18.2 points) |
| 20 | Kechi Township | 41.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 21 | Union Township (Sedgwick County) | 40.0% (±18.4 points) |
| 22 | Kechi | 37.8% (±26.1 points) |
| 23 | Valley Center | 37.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 24 | Gypsum Township (Sedgwick County) | 37.6% (±10.6 points) |
| 25 | Cheney | 36.3% (±18.7 points) |
| 26 | Valley Center Township (Sedgwick County) | 35.2% (±21.5 points) |
| 27 | Morton Township (Sedgwick County) | 34.3% (±17.8 points) |
| 28 | Mount Hope | 33.4% (±19.3 points) |
| 29 | Viola | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 44 places in Sedgwick 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 Valley Center
Are renters in Valley Center rent-burdened?
37.7% of renting households in Valley Center 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 Valley Center spend on rent?
The median renting household in Valley Center, KS spends 23.8% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley Center city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley Center city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley Center 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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