How many renters in Greenbelt, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.7% (±6.9 points) of renting households in Greenbelt, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.7% (±6.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.2% (±6.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.5% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Greenbelt
| Share of income spent on rent | Greenbelt | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.5% (±4.9 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.1% (±4.1 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.0% (±4.4 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±4.3 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±3.1 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.2% (±6.2 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.
Greenbelt against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Greenbelt | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.7% (±6.9 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.2% (±6.2 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.5% (±4.0 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,891 (±$8,233) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,848 (±$38) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Greenbelt, 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, Greenbelt ranks 30 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 145 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 Greenbelt
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbelt | — | 53.7% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Berwyn Heights | 1.5 mi | 77.8% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seabrook | 2.0 mi | 48.6% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Carrollton | 2.1 mi | 53.8% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| College Park | 2.7 mi | 65.7% (±5.9 points) | Higher |
| East Riverdale | 2.8 mi | 53.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale Park | 3.0 mi | 62.0% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | 3.2 mi | 34.6% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lanham | 3.3 mi | 43.1% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: College Park, MD (65.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Andrews AFB | 55.2% (±9.9 points) |
| 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) |
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 Greenbelt
Are renters in Greenbelt rent-burdened?
53.7% of renting households in Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt spend on rent?
The median renting household in Greenbelt, MD spends 32.5% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenbelt city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenbelt city, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenbelt 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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