How many renters in Ballenger Creek, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.5% (±9.0 points) of renting households in Ballenger Creek, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.5% (±9.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.5% (±8.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.5% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ballenger Creek
| Share of income spent on rent | Ballenger Creek | Frederick County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.3% (±4.1 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±5.3 points) | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±5.7 points) | 13.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.6% (±5.4 points) | 12.3% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.0% (±3.2 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.5% (±8.4 points) | 39.7% | 42.3% | 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.
Ballenger Creek against Frederick County, its state and the nation
| Ballenger Creek | Frederick County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.5% (±9.0 points) | 48.5% (±3.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.5% (±8.4 points) | 39.7% (±2.9 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.5% (±6.5 points) | 29.4% (±1.2 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,613 (±$13,126) | $71,549 (±$4,122) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,987 (±$134) | $1,774 (±$37) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Ballenger Creek, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Frederick County (48.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Frederick County, Ballenger Creek ranks 9 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 176 of 383.
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 Ballenger Creek
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballenger Creek | — | 51.5% (±9.0 points) | — |
| Bartonsville | 3.6 mi | 86.0% (±54.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frederick | 3.7 mi | 52.4% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buckeystown | 4.0 mi | 71.9% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock Heights | 4.4 mi | 40.7% (±63.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Ridge | 4.6 mi | 57.7% (±37.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Urbana | 5.7 mi | 25.2% (±10.9 points) | Lower |
| Adamstown | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson | 6.5 mi | 3.2% (±23.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Urbana, MD (25.2%), Jefferson, MD (3.2%).
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 Frederick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bartonsville | 86.0% (±54.3 points) |
| 4 | Buckeystown | 71.9% (±32.9 points) |
| 5 | Spring Ridge | 57.7% (±37.9 points) |
| 6 | Green Valley | 53.7% (±63.9 points) |
| 7 | Emmitsburg | 53.6% (±28.1 points) |
| 8 | Frederick | 52.4% (±4.5 points) |
| 9 | Ballenger Creek | 51.5% (±9.0 points) |
| 10 | Walkersville | 46.1% (±23.7 points) |
| 11 | Point of Rocks | 45.0% (±93.7 points) |
| 12 | Woodsboro | 44.1% (±22.8 points) |
| 13 | Thurmont | 43.7% (±18.8 points) |
| 14 | Burkittsville | 42.1% (±46.5 points) |
| 15 | Linganore | 41.8% (±21.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Frederick County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ballenger Creek is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Ballenger Creek
Are renters in Ballenger Creek rent-burdened?
51.5% of renting households in Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ballenger Creek, MD spends 31.5% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ballenger Creek CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ballenger Creek CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ballenger Creek CDP, Maryland
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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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