How many renters in Wichita, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.6% (±1.9 points) of renting households in Wichita, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.6% (±1.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.3% (±1.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±0.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wichita
| Share of income spent on rent | Wichita | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.3% (±1.3 points) | 15.1% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±1.1 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.3% (±1.2 points) | 15.2% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±1.1 points) | 11.3% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±1.1 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.3% (±1.5 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.
Wichita against Sedgwick County, its state and the nation
| Wichita | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.6% (±1.9 points) | 44.2% (±1.7 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.3% (±1.5 points) | 34.7% (±1.4 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±0.8 points) | 27.4% (±0.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,237 (±$1,710) | $43,105 (±$1,591) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $975 (±$16) | $998 (±$16) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Wichita, 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Sedgwick County, Wichita ranks 11 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 429 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 Wichita
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | — | 44.6% (±1.9 points) | — |
| Eastborough | 4.8 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| McConnell AFB | 6.2 mi | 30.2% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| Oaklawn-Sunview | 6.2 mi | 42.1% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minneha Township | 7.0 mi | 29.2% (±51.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kechi Township | 7.7 mi | 41.4% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside Township (Sedgwick County) | 7.8 mi | 43.5% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waco Township | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park Township | 7.9 mi | 56.2% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McConnell AFB, KS (30.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mulvane | 53.5% (±28.8 points) |
| 6 | Maize | 52.6% (±23.6 points) |
| 7 | Grand River Township | 52.4% (±81.3 points) |
| 8 | Colwich | 52.0% (±20.4 points) |
| 9 | Eastborough | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 10 | Grant Township (Sedgwick County) | 45.2% (±23.5 points) |
| 11 | Wichita | 44.6% (±1.9 points) |
| 12 | Park City | 44.4% (±17.3 points) |
| 13 | Derby | 43.8% (±8.3 points) |
| 14 | Riverside Township (Sedgwick County) | 43.5% (±11.1 points) |
| 15 | Bel Aire | 43.4% (±20.4 points) |
| 16 | Rockford Township | 43.2% (±11.3 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Garden Plain | 42.4% (±46.5 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 Wichita
Are renters in Wichita rent-burdened?
44.6% of renting households in Wichita 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 Wichita spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wichita, KS spends 27.5% (±0.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wichita city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wichita city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wichita 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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