How many renters in Jeffersontown, KY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.7% (±7.2 points) of renting households in Jeffersontown, KY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.7% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.4% (±6.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.8% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jeffersontown
| Share of income spent on rent | Jeffersontown | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±6.7 points) | 13.9% | 16.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.7% (±8.6 points) | 13.8% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±6.6 points) | 13.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±4.4 points) | 12.1% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.3% (±2.4 points) | 8.7% | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.4% (±6.8 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.
Jeffersontown against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Jeffersontown | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.7% (±7.2 points) | 47.2% (±1.5 points) | 45.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.4% (±6.8 points) | 38.5% (±1.3 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.8% (±2.7 points) | 28.8% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,960 (±$8,242) | $44,530 (±$1,423) | $39,858 (±$584) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,320 (±$61) | $1,149 (±$13) | $967 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Jeffersontown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Jefferson County (47.2%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (45.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Jeffersontown ranks 46 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 289 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 Jeffersontown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersontown | — | 35.7% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Forest Hills | 1.2 mi | 63.8% (±52.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hurstbourne Acres | 1.5 mi | 42.2% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Douglass Hills | 2.3 mi | 24.0% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Houston Acres | 2.5 mi | 57.7% (±80.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hurstbourne | 2.6 mi | 29.2% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Ridge Manor | 2.6 mi | 37.5% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cambridge | 2.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood | 3.0 mi | 12.5% (±105.1 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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Coldstream | 41.9% (±46.7 points) |
| 41 | Graymoor-Devondale | 41.7% (±22.6 points) |
| 42 | Seneca Gardens | 40.9% (±75.1 points) |
| 43 | St. Matthews | 38.9% (±6.4 points) |
| 44 | Moorland | 38.7% (±25.5 points) |
| 45 | Blue Ridge Manor | 37.5% (±32.0 points) |
| 46 | Jeffersontown | 35.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 47 | Meadowview Estates | 31.5% (±41.1 points) |
| 48 | Plantation | 30.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 49 | Audubon Park | 29.8% (±26.7 points) |
| 50 | Hurstbourne | 29.2% (±14.9 points) |
| 51 (tie) | Fincastle | 25.0% (±97.1 points) |
| 51 (tie) | Parkway Village | 25.0% (±24.1 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 Jeffersontown
Are renters in Jeffersontown rent-burdened?
35.7% of renting households in Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jeffersontown, KY spends 24.8% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jeffersontown city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jeffersontown city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown city, Kentucky (place:40222, 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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