How many renters in East Riverdale, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±11.4 points) of renting households in East Riverdale, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±11.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.4% (±10.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±6.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Riverdale
| Share of income spent on rent | East Riverdale | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.5% (±8.6 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.7% (±7.1 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.2% (±5.6 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±4.9 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±4.9 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.4% (±10.3 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.
East Riverdale against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| East Riverdale | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±11.4 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.4% (±10.3 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±6.3 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,985 (±$10,507) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,716 (±$56) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In East Riverdale, 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, East Riverdale ranks 31 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 151 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 East Riverdale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Riverdale | — | 53.0% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | 0.9 mi | 34.6% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale Park | 1.0 mi | 62.0% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonston | 1.3 mi | 51.3% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bladensburg | 1.4 mi | 62.5% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Landover Hills | 1.5 mi | 71.4% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Carrollton | 1.8 mi | 53.8% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| University Park | 2.0 mi | 23.1% (±75.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berwyn Heights | 2.3 mi | 77.8% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Walker Mill | 55.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 26 | Suitland | 54.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 27 | South Laurel | 54.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 28 | Beltsville | 54.2% (±8.6 points) |
| 29 | New Carrollton | 53.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 30 | Greenbelt | 53.7% (±6.9 points) |
| 31 | East Riverdale | 53.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 32 | Largo | 52.9% (±17.1 points) |
| 33 | Oxon Hill | 52.2% (±9.6 points) |
| 34 | Langley Park | 51.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 35 | Edmonston | 51.3% (±23.1 points) |
| 36 | Summerfield | 50.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Brown Station | 50.6% (±46.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Riverdale 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 East Riverdale
Are renters in East Riverdale rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in East Riverdale 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 East Riverdale spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Riverdale, MD spends 31.7% (±6.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Riverdale CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Riverdale CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Riverdale 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 East Riverdale CDP, Maryland (place:24650, 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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