How many renters in Eldersburg, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.9% (±9.8 points) of renting households in Eldersburg, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.9% (±9.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.4% (±8.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Eldersburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Eldersburg | Carroll County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±7.8 points) | 16.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±6.0 points) | 9.9% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.2% (±8.8 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±5.4 points) | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.5% (±4.3 points) | 8.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.4% (±8.8 points) | 40.9% | 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.
Eldersburg against Carroll County, its state and the nation
| Eldersburg | Carroll County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.9% (±9.8 points) | 49.1% (±5.2 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.4% (±8.8 points) | 40.9% (±4.7 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±3.6 points) | 29.6% (±2.1 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $81,599 (±$12,352) | $56,548 (±$6,461) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,705 (±$139) | $1,427 (±$44) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Eldersburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Carroll County (49.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Carroll County, Eldersburg ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 254 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 Eldersburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldersburg | — | 42.9% (±9.8 points) | — |
| Sykesville | 2.4 mi | 43.2% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reisterstown | 8.1 mi | 65.7% (±11.8 points) | Higher |
| Randallstown | 8.3 mi | 67.2% (±10.1 points) | Higher |
| Owings Mills | 8.7 mi | 48.8% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Mill | 11 mi | 55.6% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garrison | 11 mi | 43.2% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellicott City | 11 mi | 53.5% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Airy | 11 mi | 23.1% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Reisterstown, MD (65.7%), Randallstown, MD (67.2%).
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 Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Taneytown | 69.4% (±23.5 points) |
| 3 | Manchester | 65.0% (±28.4 points) |
| 4 | Westminster | 56.7% (±9.2 points) |
| 5 | Hampstead | 51.6% (±24.1 points) |
| 6 | Union Bridge | 49.3% (±19.8 points) |
| 7 | Sykesville | 43.2% (±24.4 points) |
| 8 | Eldersburg | 42.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 9 | Mount Airy | 23.1% (±21.0 points) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Carroll County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Eldersburg 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 Eldersburg
Are renters in Eldersburg rent-burdened?
42.9% of renting households in Eldersburg 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 Eldersburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Eldersburg, MD spends 26.9% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eldersburg CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eldersburg CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eldersburg CDP, 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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