How many renters in Rockville, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.6% (±4.8 points) of renting households in Rockville, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.6% (±4.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.4% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rockville
| Share of income spent on rent | Rockville | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.8% (±1.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.1% (±2.3 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.8% (±3.6 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±2.5 points) | 12.0% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±2.2 points) | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.4% (±4.3 points) | 41.9% | 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.
Rockville against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Rockville | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.6% (±4.8 points) | 51.6% (±1.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.4% (±4.3 points) | 41.9% (±1.3 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±2.1 points) | 30.8% (±0.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $87,973 (±$7,615) | $79,810 (±$1,782) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,274 (±$51) | $2,068 (±$20) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Rockville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Rockville ranks 32 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 175 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 Rockville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville | — | 51.6% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Derwood | 2.1 mi | 51.9% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redland | 3.4 mi | 55.6% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Bethesda | 3.8 mi | 42.6% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Aspen Hill | 4.0 mi | 57.3% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Grove | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Potomac | 4.5 mi | 52.6% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garrett Park | 4.7 mi | 10.0% (±103.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leisure World | 4.9 mi | 64.9% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Bethesda, MD (42.6%).
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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | White Oak | 55.2% (±8.4 points) |
| 27 | Takoma Park | 53.8% (±8.9 points) |
| 28 (tie) | North Potomac | 52.6% (±10.6 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Silver Spring | 52.6% (±3.5 points) |
| 30 | Kensington | 52.0% (±19.0 points) |
| 31 | Derwood | 51.9% (±36.2 points) |
| 32 | Rockville | 51.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 33 | Flower Hill | 51.4% (±14.1 points) |
| 34 | Clarksburg | 51.2% (±16.3 points) |
| 35 | Hillandale | 50.9% (±48.8 points) |
| 36 | Germantown | 50.2% (±5.5 points) |
| 37 | Layhill | 48.8% (±26.4 points) |
| 38 | Olney | 48.7% (±11.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Montgomery 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 Rockville
Are renters in Rockville rent-burdened?
51.6% of renting households in Rockville 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 Rockville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rockville, MD spends 30.9% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockville city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockville city, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockville 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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