How many renters in New Carrollton, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.8% (±14.8 points) of renting households in New Carrollton, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.8% (±14.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.9% (±11.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Carrollton
| Share of income spent on rent | New Carrollton | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.2% (±4.9 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.3% (±5.9 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±7.9 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.7% (±7.8 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.9% (±9.6 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.9% (±11.2 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.
New Carrollton against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| New Carrollton | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.8% (±14.8 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.9% (±11.2 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±3.0 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,293 (±$12,460) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,749 (±$60) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In New Carrollton, 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, New Carrollton ranks 29 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 141 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 New Carrollton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Carrollton | — | 53.8% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | 1.6 mi | 34.6% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seabrook | 1.8 mi | 48.6% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Landover Hills | 1.8 mi | 71.4% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Riverdale | 1.8 mi | 53.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenbelt | 2.1 mi | 53.7% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lanham | 2.1 mi | 43.1% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale Park | 2.7 mi | 62.0% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berwyn Heights | 2.7 mi | 77.8% (±23.2 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 Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Forestville | 56.2% (±12.8 points) |
| 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) |
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 New Carrollton
Are renters in New Carrollton rent-burdened?
53.8% of renting households in New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Carrollton, MD spends 31.3% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Carrollton city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Carrollton city, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Carrollton 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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