How many renters in Prince Frederick, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.4% (±18.8 points) of renting households in Prince Frederick, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.4% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.7% (±16.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±16.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Prince Frederick
| Share of income spent on rent | Prince Frederick | Calvert County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.8% (±5.1 points) | 18.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.2% (±12.4 points) | 10.9% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.4% (±8.1 points) | 14.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±8.9 points) | 8.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±9.3 points) | 5.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.7% (±16.3 points) | 42.4% | 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.
Prince Frederick against Calvert County, its state and the nation
| Prince Frederick | Calvert County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.4% (±18.8 points) | 47.8% (±7.3 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.7% (±16.3 points) | 42.4% (±6.8 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±16.6 points) | 28.6% (±4.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,814 (±$12,011) | $73,333 (±$13,211) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,377 (±$307) | $1,759 (±$81) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Prince Frederick, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Calvert County (47.8%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Calvert County, Prince Frederick ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 138 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 Prince Frederick
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Frederick | — | 54.4% (±18.8 points) | — |
| Huntingtown | 5.1 mi | 26.5% (±65.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Harbor | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Golden Beach | 7.2 mi | 7.9% (±78.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calvert Beach | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±70.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach | 8.5 mi | 66.7% (±51.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hughesville | 10 mi | 100.0% (±90.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesapeake Beach | 10 mi | 58.4% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Owings | 12 mi | 0.0% (±67.9 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 Calvert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solomons | 76.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 2 | North Beach | 74.8% (±12.3 points) |
| 3 | Long Beach | 66.7% (±51.4 points) |
| 4 | Chesapeake Beach | 58.4% (±21.2 points) |
| 5 | Prince Frederick | 54.4% (±18.8 points) |
| 6 | Lusby | 35.4% (±31.2 points) |
| 7 | Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 30.0% (±28.9 points) |
| 8 | Huntingtown | 26.5% (±65.5 points) |
| 9 | Drum Point | 17.4% (±37.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Calvert Beach | 0.0% (±70.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Dunkirk | 0.0% (±128.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Calvert County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Prince Frederick 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 Prince Frederick
Are renters in Prince Frederick rent-burdened?
54.4% of renting households in Prince Frederick 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 Prince Frederick spend on rent?
The median renting household in Prince Frederick, MD spends 33.3% (±16.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prince Frederick CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prince Frederick CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prince Frederick 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 Prince Frederick CDP, Maryland (place:63950, 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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