How many renters in Robinwood, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.5% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Robinwood, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.5% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.8% (±8.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Robinwood
| Share of income spent on rent | Robinwood | Washington County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.7% (±10.6 points) | 15.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±9.0 points) | 10.1% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.0% (±11.1 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.9% (±10.2 points) | 13.3% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.7% (±5.6 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.8% (±8.8 points) | 38.1% | 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.
Robinwood against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Robinwood | Washington County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.5% (±10.4 points) | 46.9% (±3.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.8% (±8.8 points) | 38.1% (±3.1 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±4.0 points) | 28.8% (±1.1 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,838 (±$20,910) | $46,255 (±$4,854) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,419 (±$85) | $1,147 (±$27) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Robinwood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (46.9%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (51.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Robinwood ranks 11 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 283 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 Robinwood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinwood | — | 37.5% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Funkstown | 2.6 mi | 28.6% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hagerstown | 3.3 mi | 51.5% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Paramount-Long Meadow | 4.0 mi | 15.0% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithsburg | 4.8 mi | 30.1% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | 5.1 mi | 30.9% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halfway | 5.8 mi | 62.0% (±14.2 points) | Higher |
| St. James | 5.8 mi | 33.9% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maugansville | 6.5 mi | 34.1% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hagerstown, MD (51.5%), Halfway, MD (62.0%).
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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Clear Spring | 55.9% (±33.1 points) |
| 6 | Hagerstown | 51.5% (±5.3 points) |
| 7 | Wilson-Conococheague | 51.3% (±30.1 points) |
| 8 | Sharpsburg | 50.0% (±54.3 points) |
| 9 | Williamsport | 43.3% (±18.1 points) |
| 10 | Boonsboro | 42.9% (±38.8 points) |
| 11 | Robinwood | 37.5% (±10.4 points) |
| 12 | Maugansville | 34.1% (±25.6 points) |
| 13 | St. James | 33.9% (±36.1 points) |
| 14 | Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | 30.9% (±23.9 points) |
| 15 | Smithsburg | 30.1% (±17.1 points) |
| 16 | Funkstown | 28.6% (±15.1 points) |
| 17 | Paramount-Long Meadow | 15.0% (±30.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Robinwood 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 Robinwood
Are renters in Robinwood rent-burdened?
37.5% of renting households in Robinwood 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 Robinwood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Robinwood, MD spends 25.8% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robinwood CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robinwood CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robinwood CDP, 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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