How many renters in Highland Heights, KY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.6% (±14.6 points) of renting households in Highland Heights, KY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.6% (±14.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.8% (±12.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.5% (±7.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Highland Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Highland Heights | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.2% (±2.6 points) | 9.6% | 16.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.3% (±10.7 points) | 15.8% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.7% (±5.5 points) | 14.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.2% (±5.0 points) | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.8% (±7.9 points) | 11.3% | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.8% (±12.3 points) | 37.9% | 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.
Highland Heights against Campbell County, its state and the nation
| Highland Heights | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.6% (±14.6 points) | 49.2% (±5.2 points) | 45.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.8% (±12.3 points) | 37.9% (±4.3 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.5% (±7.4 points) | 29.6% (±1.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,220 (±$15,728) | $44,224 (±$3,896) | $39,858 (±$584) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,144 (±$57) | $1,145 (±$29) | $967 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Highland Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Campbell County (49.2%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (45.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Campbell County, Highland Heights ranks 2 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 62 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 Highland Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Heights | — | 61.6% (±14.6 points) | — |
| Wilder | 1.4 mi | 25.6% (±25.0 points) | Lower |
| Cold Spring | 1.8 mi | 64.3% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southgate | 2.1 mi | 51.1% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crestview | 2.3 mi | 47.8% (±52.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Mill | 3.0 mi | 32.2% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Grove | 3.0 mi | 18.4% (±18.0 points) | Lower |
| Fort Thomas | 3.2 mi | 43.0% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Covington | 3.4 mi | 49.2% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wilder, KY (25.6%), Silver Grove, KY (18.4%), Fort Thomas, KY (43.0%).
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 Campbell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cold Spring | 64.3% (±27.9 points) |
| 2 | Highland Heights | 61.6% (±14.6 points) |
| 3 | Bellevue | 61.2% (±20.7 points) |
| 4 | Dayton | 57.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 5 | Southgate | 51.1% (±17.5 points) |
| 6 | Crestview | 47.8% (±52.7 points) |
| 7 | Newport | 45.4% (±9.2 points) |
| 8 | Fort Thomas | 43.0% (±11.3 points) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Campbell 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 Highland Heights
Are renters in Highland Heights rent-burdened?
61.6% of renting households in Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Highland Heights, KY spends 34.5% (±7.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Heights city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Heights city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Heights city, Kentucky
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Highland Heights city, Kentucky (place:36604, in state:21).
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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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