How many renters in Middle River, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.8% (±8.3 points) of renting households in Middle River, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.8% (±8.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.9% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.2% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Middle River
| Share of income spent on rent | Middle River | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.8% (±3.3 points) | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.9% (±3.7 points) | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±4.9 points) | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±5.5 points) | 11.3% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±3.1 points) | 9.3% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.9% (±7.7 points) | 44.8% | 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.
Middle River against Baltimore County, its state and the nation
| Middle River | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.8% (±8.3 points) | 54.1% (±1.7 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.9% (±7.7 points) | 44.8% (±1.5 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.2% (±6.2 points) | 32.2% (±0.9 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,392 (±$4,611) | $59,087 (±$1,659) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,636 (±$87) | $1,627 (±$17) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Middle River, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Baltimore County (54.1%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (51.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Baltimore County, Middle River ranks 7 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 89 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 Middle River
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle River | — | 61.8% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Essex | 2.8 mi | 58.9% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rossville | 2.9 mi | 40.4% (±11.4 points) | Lower |
| Bowleys Quarters | 3.1 mi | 75.4% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Marsh | 3.3 mi | 41.8% (±16.4 points) | Lower |
| Rosedale | 4.3 mi | 50.0% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honeygo | 4.5 mi | 42.9% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Overlea | 5.0 mi | 51.3% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Hall | 5.3 mi | 49.6% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rossville, MD (40.4%), White Marsh, MD (41.8%).
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 Baltimore County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingsville | 100.0% (±43.6 points) |
| 2 | Bowleys Quarters | 75.4% (±29.0 points) |
| 3 | Randallstown | 67.2% (±10.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lutherville | 65.7% (±25.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Reisterstown | 65.7% (±11.8 points) |
| 6 | Lochearn | 61.9% (±12.2 points) |
| 7 | Middle River | 61.8% (±8.3 points) |
| 8 | Dundalk | 60.8% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 | Essex | 58.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 10 | Towson | 57.5% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 | Baltimore Highlands | 57.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 12 | Parkville | 55.8% (±8.4 points) |
| 13 | Milford Mill | 55.6% (±8.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Baltimore County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Middle River 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 Middle River
Are renters in Middle River rent-burdened?
61.8% of renting households in Middle River 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 Middle River spend on rent?
The median renting household in Middle River, MD spends 41.2% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle River CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle River CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle River 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 Middle River CDP, Maryland (place:52300, 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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