How many renters in Chevy Chase (community), MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.1% (±13.4 points) of renting households in Chevy Chase (community), MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.1% (±13.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.5% (±10.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.4% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chevy Chase (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Chevy Chase (community) | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.9% (±4.4 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.0% (±3.3 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±7.5 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±10.6 points) | 12.0% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.6% (±7.9 points) | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.5% (±10.8 points) | 41.9% | 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.
Chevy Chase (community) against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Chevy Chase (community) | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.1% (±13.4 points) | 51.6% (±1.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.5% (±10.8 points) | 41.9% (±1.3 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.4% (±3.3 points) | 30.8% (±0.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $141,065 (±$65,536) | $79,810 (±$1,782) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,068 (±$20) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Chevy Chase (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Montgomery County (51.6%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (51.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Chevy Chase (community) ranks 14 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 58 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 Chevy Chase (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase (community) | — | 68.1% (±13.4 points) | — |
| Chevy Chase Section Five | 0.6 mi | 100.0% (±48.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Chevy Chase | 0.7 mi | 94.1% (±77.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase | 0.9 mi | 8.8% (±46.6 points) | Lower |
| Chevy Chase Section Three | 0.9 mi | 14.3% (±103.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martin's Additions | 0.9 mi | 82.6% (±82.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase Village | 1.6 mi | 72.0% (±34.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Kensington | 1.7 mi | 61.6% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase View | 1.9 mi | 100.0% (±73.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chevy Chase, MD (8.8%).
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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Burnt Mills | 77.9% (±42.6 points) |
| 9 | Poolesville | 75.6% (±66.2 points) |
| 10 | Laytonsville | 75.0% (±106.6 points) |
| 11 | Chevy Chase Village | 72.0% (±34.0 points) |
| 12 | Calverton | 71.1% (±16.0 points) |
| 13 | Montgomery Village | 70.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 14 | Chevy Chase (community) | 68.1% (±13.4 points) |
| 15 | Damascus | 66.5% (±16.0 points) |
| 16 | Travilah | 66.1% (±28.1 points) |
| 17 | Leisure World | 64.9% (±14.0 points) |
| 18 | Brookmont | 63.0% (±29.1 points) |
| 19 | South Kensington | 61.6% (±23.7 points) |
| 20 | Fairland | 60.6% (±7.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Chevy Chase (community) 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 Chevy Chase (community)
Are renters in Chevy Chase (community) rent-burdened?
68.1% of renting households in Chevy Chase (community) 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 Chevy Chase (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chevy Chase (community), MD spends 36.4% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chevy Chase CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chevy Chase CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase CDP, Maryland (place:16625, 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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Figures last updated on .
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