How many renters in Erlanger, KY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.9% (±10.6 points) of renting households in Erlanger, KY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.9% (±10.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.0% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Erlanger
| Share of income spent on rent | Erlanger | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±7.0 points) | 17.2% | 16.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.3% (±6.4 points) | 15.6% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±6.2 points) | 12.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±6.1 points) | 11.4% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±4.0 points) | 8.2% | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.0% (±9.8 points) | 35.7% | 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.
Erlanger against Kenton County, its state and the nation
| Erlanger | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.9% (±10.6 points) | 43.9% (±3.4 points) | 45.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.0% (±9.8 points) | 35.7% (±3.0 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±3.6 points) | 27.3% (±1.3 points) | 28.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,362 (±$7,831) | $48,858 (±$2,821) | $39,858 (±$584) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $970 (±$40) | $1,069 (±$30) | $967 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Erlanger, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kenton County (43.9%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (45.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Kenton County, Erlanger ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 253 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 Erlanger
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger | — | 39.9% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Crescent Springs | 1.6 mi | 42.6% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Villa Hills | 1.8 mi | 19.4% (±16.8 points) | Lower |
| Lakeside Park | 1.8 mi | 15.6% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crestview Hills | 1.9 mi | 41.5% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Mitchell | 2.4 mi | 38.5% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 3.0 mi | 33.6% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elsmere | 3.2 mi | 60.7% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bromley | 3.4 mi | 26.2% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Villa Hills, KY (19.4%).
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 Kenton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elsmere | 60.7% (±20.3 points) |
| 2 | Park Hills | 52.2% (±21.5 points) |
| 3 | Kenton Vale | 50.0% (±58.9 points) |
| 4 | Covington | 49.2% (±5.1 points) |
| 5 | Crescent Springs | 42.6% (±16.6 points) |
| 6 | Crestview Hills | 41.5% (±23.9 points) |
| 7 | Erlanger | 39.9% (±10.6 points) |
| 8 | Fort Mitchell | 38.5% (±12.3 points) |
| 9 | Independence | 38.2% (±11.7 points) |
| 10 | Edgewood | 33.6% (±22.4 points) |
| 11 | Taylor Mill | 32.2% (±30.4 points) |
| 12 | Fort Wright | 27.0% (±13.9 points) |
| 13 | Bromley | 26.2% (±29.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Kenton 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 Erlanger
Are renters in Erlanger rent-burdened?
39.9% of renting households in Erlanger 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 Erlanger spend on rent?
The median renting household in Erlanger, KY spends 26.1% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erlanger city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erlanger city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erlanger 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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