How many renters in Fort Meade, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.0% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Fort Meade, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.0% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.1% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Meade
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Meade | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.5% (±3.7 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±3.7 points) | 15.0% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±3.5 points) | 13.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±4.1 points) | 12.9% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±2.5 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.1% (±5.7 points) | 38.7% | 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.
Fort Meade against Anne Arundel County, its state and the nation
| Fort Meade | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.0% (±6.2 points) | 47.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.1% (±5.7 points) | 38.7% (±2.0 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±2.5 points) | 28.9% (±0.8 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $103,261 (±$9,448) | $83,319 (±$4,539) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,435 (±$68) | $2,071 (±$29) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Fort Meade, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Anne Arundel County (47.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Anne Arundel County, Fort Meade ranks 11 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 201 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 Fort Meade
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Meade | — | 49.0% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Severn | 3.3 mi | 45.0% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maryland City | 3.3 mi | 56.2% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jessup | 3.5 mi | 42.5% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Odenton | 3.8 mi | 53.4% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gambrills | 5.0 mi | 100.0% (±56.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Savage | 5.1 mi | 43.5% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Laurel | 5.8 mi | 39.1% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkridge | 6.2 mi | 51.9% (±10.3 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 Anne Arundel County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Shady Side | 57.7% (±37.8 points) |
| 6 | Maryland City | 56.2% (±12.1 points) |
| 7 | Deale | 54.9% (±35.3 points) |
| 8 | Odenton | 53.4% (±8.3 points) |
| 9 | Pasadena | 51.7% (±14.2 points) |
| 10 | Glen Burnie | 49.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 11 | Fort Meade | 49.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 12 | Annapolis | 48.8% (±6.7 points) |
| 13 | Arnold | 46.5% (±12.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Parole | 45.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Severn | 45.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 16 | Lake Shore | 44.8% (±19.4 points) |
| 17 | Jessup | 42.5% (±22.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Anne Arundel County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade
Are renters in Fort Meade rent-burdened?
49.0% of renting households in Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Meade, MD spends 29.6% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Meade CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Meade CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade CDP, Maryland (place:29400, 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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