How many renters in Chester, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.5% (±18.8 points) of renting households in Chester, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.5% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.0% (±16.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.1% (±10.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chester
| Share of income spent on rent | Chester | Queen Anne's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.5% (±10.7 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.5% (±6.1 points) | 13.2% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.6% (±17.7 points) | 12.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.0% (±9.1 points) | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±8.3 points) | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.0% (±16.9 points) | 46.0% | 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.
Chester against Queen Anne's County, its state and the nation
| Chester | Queen Anne's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.5% (±18.8 points) | 54.4% (±7.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.0% (±16.9 points) | 46.0% (±6.6 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.1% (±10.1 points) | 32.6% (±3.9 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,313 (±$13,987) | $60,684 (±$4,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,878 (±$166) | $1,619 (±$122) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Chester, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Queen Anne's County (54.4%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Queen Anne's County, Chester ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 116 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 Chester
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | — | 56.5% (±18.8 points) | — |
| Stevensville | 1.9 mi | 51.3% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grasonville | 4.8 mi | 55.1% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Romancoke | 6.1 mi | 40.9% (±67.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Queenstown | 6.9 mi | 23.1% (±48.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Beach | 9.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cape St. Claire | 10 mi | 25.6% (±13.4 points) | Lower |
| Naval Academy | 11 mi | 29.2% (±19.6 points) | Lower |
| Annapolis Neck | 11 mi | 37.2% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cape St. Claire, MD (25.6%), Naval Academy, MD (29.2%).
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 Queen Anne's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centreville | 83.1% (±20.6 points) |
| 2 | Barclay | 78.6% (±48.6 points) |
| 3 | Sudlersville | 62.8% (±24.3 points) |
| 4 | Chester | 56.5% (±18.8 points) |
| 5 | Kingstown | 55.7% (±56.5 points) |
| 6 | Grasonville | 55.1% (±27.1 points) |
| 7 | Stevensville | 51.3% (±18.1 points) |
| 8 | Romancoke | 40.9% (±67.5 points) |
| 9 | Queen Anne | 36.8% (±89.1 points) |
| 10 | Church Hill | 24.6% (±44.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Queen Anne's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Chester 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 Chester
Are renters in Chester rent-burdened?
56.5% of renting households in Chester 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 Chester spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chester, MD spends 33.1% (±10.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester CDP, Maryland
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 Chester CDP, Maryland (place:16125, in state:24).
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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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