How many renters in Cottage City, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.4% (±22.7 points) of renting households in Cottage City, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 47.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.4% (±22.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.8% (±21.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 47.5% (±37.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cottage City
| Share of income spent on rent | Cottage City | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.1% (±11.3 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±10.7 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 1.9% (±4.3 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.4% (±18.7 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.6% (±6.6 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.8% (±21.7 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.
Cottage City against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Cottage City | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.4% (±22.7 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.8% (±21.7 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 47.5% (±37.8 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,565 (±$529) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Cottage City, 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, Cottage City ranks 20 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 109 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 Cottage City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage City | — | 57.4% (±22.7 points) | — |
| North Brentwood | 0.4 mi | 42.6% (±36.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 0.6 mi | 57.7% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colmar Manor | 0.9 mi | 18.3% (±15.6 points) | Lower |
| Mount Rainier | 0.9 mi | 44.3% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonston | 1.2 mi | 51.3% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bladensburg | 1.3 mi | 62.5% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hyattsville | 1.6 mi | 57.4% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cheverly | 2.1 mi | 50.6% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colmar Manor, MD (18.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 20 (tie) | Hyattsville | 57.4% (±9.9 points) |
| 22 | Fort Washington | 56.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 23 | Forestville | 56.2% (±12.8 points) |
| 24 | Andrews AFB | 55.2% (±9.9 points) |
| 25 | Walker Mill | 55.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 26 | Suitland | 54.7% (±7.3 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 Cottage City
Are renters in Cottage City rent-burdened?
57.4% of renting households in Cottage City 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 Cottage City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cottage City, MD spends 47.5% (±37.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage City town, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage City town, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage City 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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