How many renters in Anchorage, KY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
81.7% (±25.7 points) of renting households in Anchorage, KY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 81.7% (±25.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 79.7% (±25.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Anchorage
| Share of income spent on rent | Anchorage | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±21.5 points) | 13.9% | 16.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.4% (±23.3 points) | 13.8% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.0% (±3.8 points) | 13.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.9% (±6.1 points) | 12.1% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.0% (±3.2 points) | 8.7% | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 79.7% (±25.5 points) | 38.5% | 36.6% | 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.
Anchorage against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Anchorage | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 81.7% (±25.7 points) | 47.2% (±1.5 points) | 45.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 79.7% (±25.5 points) | 38.5% (±1.3 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 28.8% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $44,530 (±$1,423) | $39,858 (±$584) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,578 (±$295) | $1,149 (±$13) | $967 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Anchorage, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Jefferson County (47.2%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (45.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Anchorage ranks 8 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 19 of 425.
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 Anchorage
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | — | 81.7% (±25.7 points) | — |
| Hickory Hill | 2.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow Vale | 2.1 mi | 43.3% (±66.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 2.1 mi | 48.4% (±13.2 points) | Lower |
| Woodland Hills | 2.2 mi | 13.5% (±56.9 points) | Lower |
| Moorland | 2.3 mi | 38.7% (±25.5 points) | Lower |
| Blue Ridge Manor | 2.3 mi | 37.5% (±32.0 points) | Lower |
| Rolling Hills | 2.4 mi | 70.4% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood | 2.5 mi | 12.5% (±105.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Middletown, KY (48.4%), Woodland Hills, KY (13.5%), Moorland, KY (38.7%).
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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Glenview Hills | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Glenview Manor | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Hollow Creek | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Thornhill | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Westwood | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 7 | Murray Hill | 92.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 8 | Anchorage | 81.7% (±25.7 points) |
| 9 | Indian Hills | 78.1% (±67.2 points) |
| 10 | Beechwood Village | 76.0% (±26.4 points) |
| 11 | Worthington Hills | 75.1% (±30.6 points) |
| 12 | Strathmoor Manor | 71.4% (±113.3 points) |
| 13 | Rolling Hills | 70.4% (±28.1 points) |
| 14 | Northfield | 69.4% (±22.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 70 places in Jefferson 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 Anchorage
Are renters in Anchorage rent-burdened?
81.7% of renting households in Anchorage 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 Anchorage spend on rent?
The median renting household in Anchorage, KY spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anchorage city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anchorage city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anchorage city, Kentucky
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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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