How many renters in Lake Shore, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.8% (±19.4 points) of renting households in Lake Shore, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.8% (±19.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.8% (±15.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lake Shore
| Share of income spent on rent | Lake Shore | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±9.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±8.6 points) | 15.0% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.9% (±12.4 points) | 13.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.2% (±12.1 points) | 12.9% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.0% (±11.6 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.8% (±15.6 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.
Lake Shore against Anne Arundel County, its state and the nation
| Lake Shore | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.8% (±19.4 points) | 47.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.8% (±15.6 points) | 38.7% (±2.0 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±5.4 points) | 28.9% (±0.8 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $74,792 (±$39,398) | $83,319 (±$4,539) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,806 (±$141) | $2,071 (±$29) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Lake Shore, 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, Lake Shore ranks 16 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 235 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 Lake Shore
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore | — | 44.8% (±19.4 points) | — |
| Arnold | 3.5 mi | 46.5% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Severna Park | 4.1 mi | 38.3% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cape St. Claire | 4.1 mi | 25.6% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Herald Harbor | 5.4 mi | 35.1% (±57.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riviera Beach | 5.4 mi | 22.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pasadena | 5.8 mi | 51.7% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arden on the Severn | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±46.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Naval Academy | 7.4 mi | 29.2% (±19.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 18 | Ferndale | 42.3% (±13.2 points) |
| 19 | Severna Park | 38.3% (±13.2 points) |
| 20 | Annapolis Neck | 37.2% (±19.4 points) |
| 21 | Crofton | 36.7% (±11.0 points) |
| 22 | Herald Harbor | 35.1% (±57.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Anne Arundel County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore
Are renters in Lake Shore rent-burdened?
44.8% of renting households in Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lake Shore, MD spends 28.0% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Shore CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Shore CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore CDP, Maryland (place:44975, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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