How many renters in Bladensburg, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.5% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Bladensburg, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.5% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.8% (±12.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.9% (±6.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bladensburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Bladensburg | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±4.3 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.6% (±4.3 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±6.2 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.3% (±9.9 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±6.5 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.8% (±12.4 points) | 43.7% | 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.
Bladensburg against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Bladensburg | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.5% (±14.0 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.8% (±12.4 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.9% (±6.3 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,250 (±$21,854) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,656 (±$77) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Bladensburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Prince George's County (52.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Prince George's County, Bladensburg ranks 14 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 84 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 Bladensburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladensburg | — | 62.5% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Edmonston | 0.6 mi | 51.3% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cottage City | 1.3 mi | 57.4% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cheverly | 1.3 mi | 50.6% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Brentwood | 1.3 mi | 42.6% (±36.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Riverdale | 1.4 mi | 53.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colmar Manor | 1.4 mi | 18.3% (±15.6 points) | Lower |
| Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | 1.5 mi | 34.6% (±20.6 points) | Lower |
| Brentwood | 1.7 mi | 57.7% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colmar Manor, MD (18.3%), Woodlawn (Prince George's County), MD (34.6%).
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 Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Marlow Heights | 70.1% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Fairwood | 68.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 10 | College Park | 65.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 11 | District Heights | 65.5% (±17.9 points) |
| 12 | Glassmanor | 64.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 13 | Temple Hills | 64.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 14 | Bladensburg | 62.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 15 | Cedar Heights | 62.4% (±36.5 points) |
| 16 | Riverdale Park | 62.0% (±14.8 points) |
| 17 | Landover | 60.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 18 | Adelphi | 57.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 19 | Brentwood | 57.7% (±18.8 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Cottage City | 57.4% (±22.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's 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 Bladensburg
Are renters in Bladensburg rent-burdened?
62.5% of renting households in Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bladensburg, MD spends 36.9% (±6.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bladensburg town, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bladensburg town, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bladensburg town, 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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