How many renters in Lexington Park, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.8% (±11.6 points) of renting households in Lexington Park, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.8% (±11.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.7% (±10.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lexington Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Lexington Park | St. Mary's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.2% (±8.6 points) | 14.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.6% (±9.1 points) | 17.0% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.3% (±3.2 points) | 13.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.2% (±4.5 points) | 10.1% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±4.3 points) | 7.9% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.7% (±10.8 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Lexington Park against St. Mary's County, its state and the nation
| Lexington Park | St. Mary's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.8% (±11.6 points) | 45.7% (±5.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.7% (±10.8 points) | 37.8% (±4.9 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±7.3 points) | 27.9% (±2.3 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,603 (±$16,542) | $70,538 (±$7,645) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,755 (±$84) | $1,747 (±$60) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Lexington Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Mary's County (45.7%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Mary's County, Lexington Park ranks 1 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 169 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 Lexington Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | — | 51.8% (±11.6 points) | — |
| California | 4.2 mi | 32.4% (±12.9 points) | Lower |
| Drum Point | 5.6 mi | 17.4% (±37.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Solomons | 6.3 mi | 76.3% (±19.9 points) | Higher |
| Wildewood | 6.7 mi | 48.5% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 7.6 mi | 30.0% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lusby | 7.8 mi | 35.4% (±31.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piney Point | 8.2 mi | 45.0% (±47.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leonardtown | 11 mi | 43.5% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: California, MD (32.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Solomons, MD (76.3%).
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 St. Mary's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | 51.8% (±11.6 points) |
| 2 | Wildewood | 48.5% (±17.5 points) |
| 3 | Piney Point | 45.0% (±47.1 points) |
| 4 | Leonardtown | 43.5% (±23.7 points) |
| 5 | Charlotte Hall | 36.0% (±44.7 points) |
| 6 | California | 32.4% (±12.9 points) |
| 7 | Mechanicsville | 13.2% (±37.0 points) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in St. Mary's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lexington Park 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 Lexington Park
Are renters in Lexington Park rent-burdened?
51.8% of renting households in Lexington Park 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 Lexington Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lexington Park, MD spends 31.3% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington Park CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington Park CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington Park 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 Lexington Park CDP, Maryland (place:46725, 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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