How many renters in Cumberland, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.0% (±7.8 points) of renting households in Cumberland, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.0% (±7.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.1% (±6.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.8% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cumberland
| Share of income spent on rent | Cumberland | Allegany County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.1% (±5.1 points) | 20.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.6% (±3.7 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±3.7 points) | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±3.2 points) | 11.6% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.9% (±3.9 points) | 8.9% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.1% (±6.8 points) | 34.6% | 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.
Cumberland against Allegany County, its state and the nation
| Cumberland | Allegany County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.0% (±7.8 points) | 43.5% (±5.1 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.1% (±6.8 points) | 34.6% (±4.7 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.8% (±3.0 points) | 27.2% (±2.0 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,224 (±$4,023) | $32,819 (±$4,104) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $741 (±$91) | $805 (±$41) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Cumberland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Allegany County (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Allegany County, Cumberland 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 163 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 Cumberland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | — | 52.0% (±7.8 points) | — |
| Ridgeley | 1.1 mi | 20.6% (±64.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carpendale | 2.3 mi | 48.8% (±58.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowmans Addition | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±58.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Vale | 3.9 mi | 26.3% (±21.3 points) | Lower |
| Cresaptown | 5.7 mi | 51.7% (±70.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bel Air (community) | 7.1 mi | 3.2% (±35.8 points) | Lower |
| Wellersburg | 7.3 mi | 35.7% (±84.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southampton Township (Somerset County) | 8.8 mi | 80.0% (±98.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: La Vale, MD (26.3%), Bel Air (community), 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 Allegany County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barton | 91.1% (±33.7 points) |
| 2 | Midland | 70.9% (±47.6 points) |
| 3 | Lonaconing | 62.7% (±23.4 points) |
| 4 | Cumberland | 52.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 5 | Cresaptown | 51.7% (±70.4 points) |
| 6 | Frostburg | 36.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 7 | La Vale | 26.3% (±21.3 points) |
| 8 | Westernport | 18.5% (±34.6 points) |
| 9 | Bel Air (community) | 3.2% (±35.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Bowmans Addition | 0.0% (±58.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Allegany 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 Cumberland
Are renters in Cumberland rent-burdened?
52.0% of renting households in Cumberland 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 Cumberland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cumberland, MD spends 30.8% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cumberland city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cumberland city, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cumberland city, 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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