How many renters in Fort Mitchell, KY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.5% (±12.3 points) of renting households in Fort Mitchell, KY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.5% (±12.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.6% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.0% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Mitchell
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Mitchell | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.7% (±8.7 points) | 17.2% | 16.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.7% (±7.8 points) | 15.6% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.6% (±10.5 points) | 12.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±6.1 points) | 11.4% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±4.8 points) | 8.2% | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.6% (±11.3 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.
Fort Mitchell against Kenton County, its state and the nation
| Fort Mitchell | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.5% (±12.3 points) | 43.9% (±3.4 points) | 45.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.6% (±11.3 points) | 35.7% (±3.0 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.0% (±4.3 points) | 27.3% (±1.3 points) | 28.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,621 (±$6,679) | $48,858 (±$2,821) | $39,858 (±$584) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,039 (±$102) | $1,069 (±$30) | $967 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fort Mitchell, 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, Fort Mitchell ranks 8 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 263 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 Fort Mitchell
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mitchell | — | 38.5% (±12.3 points) | — |
| Lakeside Park | 1.0 mi | 15.6% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Wright | 1.1 mi | 27.0% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crescent Springs | 1.5 mi | 42.6% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crestview Hills | 1.6 mi | 41.5% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park Hills | 2.0 mi | 52.2% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenton Vale | 2.0 mi | 50.0% (±58.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Covington | 2.1 mi | 49.2% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bromley | 2.2 mi | 26.2% (±29.1 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 Kenton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | Ludlow | 25.9% (±17.4 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 Fort Mitchell
Are renters in Fort Mitchell rent-burdened?
38.5% of renting households in Fort Mitchell 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 Fort Mitchell spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Mitchell, KY spends 25.0% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Mitchell city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Mitchell city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Mitchell 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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