How many renters in Wellsville, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.3% (±25.0 points) of renting households in Wellsville, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.3% (±25.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.9% (±24.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.4% (±11.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wellsville
| Share of income spent on rent | Wellsville | Franklin County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±11.1 points) | 21.8% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.3% (±7.5 points) | 17.9% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.1% (±10.5 points) | 10.2% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.6% (±10.2 points) | 8.2% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.4% (±5.2 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.9% (±24.5 points) | 32.4% | 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.
Wellsville against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Wellsville | Franklin County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.3% (±25.0 points) | 41.9% (±7.9 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.9% (±24.5 points) | 32.4% (±6.7 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.4% (±11.5 points) | 25.0% (±3.5 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,272 (±$3,629) | $49,688 (±$5,330) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,247 (±$254) | $1,042 (±$41) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Wellsville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Franklin County (41.9%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Wellsville ranks 7 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 321 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 Wellsville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsville | — | 52.3% (±25.0 points) | — |
| Franklin Township (Franklin County) | 2.7 mi | 49.8% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Miami County) | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±80.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra Township | 6.7 mi | 43.9% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| McCamish Township | 7.0 mi | 63.0% (±67.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgerton | 7.0 mi | 36.8% (±43.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin City | 7.2 mi | 61.3% (±28.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peoria Township | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±107.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gardner Township | 10 mi | 85.4% (±52.5 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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Richmond | 71.5% (±66.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Richmond Township (Franklin County) | 71.5% (±66.9 points) |
| 3 | Harrison Township (Franklin County) | 65.9% (±64.9 points) |
| 4 | Pottawatomie Township (Franklin County) | 63.4% (±52.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rantoul | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Cutler Township | 60.0% (±64.5 points) |
| 7 | Wellsville | 52.3% (±25.0 points) |
| 8 | Centropolis Township | 50.7% (±61.2 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township (Franklin County) | 49.8% (±24.8 points) |
| 10 | Lane | 45.5% (±94.5 points) |
| 11 | Ohio Township (Franklin County) | 44.4% (±78.0 points) |
| 12 | Ottawa | 41.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Pomona | 25.3% (±20.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Franklin 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 Wellsville
Are renters in Wellsville rent-burdened?
52.3% of renting households in Wellsville 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 Wellsville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wellsville, KS spends 33.4% (±11.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellsville city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellsville city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellsville 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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