How many renters in Severna Park, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.3% (±13.2 points) of renting households in Severna Park, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.3% (±13.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.5% (±13.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Severna Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Severna Park | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.1% (±7.9 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.5% (±6.9 points) | 15.0% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.6% (±11.6 points) | 13.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±8.1 points) | 12.9% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.8% (±2.1 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.5% (±13.0 points) | 38.7% | 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.
Severna Park against Anne Arundel County, its state and the nation
| Severna Park | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.3% (±13.2 points) | 47.2% (±2.3 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.5% (±13.0 points) | 38.7% (±2.0 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±4.5 points) | 28.9% (±0.8 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,993 (±$39,356) | $83,319 (±$4,539) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,699 (±$270) | $2,071 (±$29) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Severna Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Anne Arundel County (47.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Anne Arundel County, Severna Park ranks 19 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 280 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 Severna Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severna Park | — | 38.3% (±13.2 points) | — |
| Arden on the Severn | 2.1 mi | 0.0% (±46.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Herald Harbor | 2.5 mi | 35.1% (±57.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Shore | 4.1 mi | 44.8% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arnold | 4.4 mi | 46.5% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gambrills | 4.6 mi | 100.0% (±56.6 points) | Higher |
| Pasadena | 4.8 mi | 51.7% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Burnie | 5.3 mi | 49.6% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riviera Beach | 5.7 mi | 22.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gambrills, MD (100.0%).
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 Anne Arundel County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Arnold | 46.5% (±12.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Parole | 45.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Severn | 45.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 16 | Lake Shore | 44.8% (±19.4 points) |
| 17 | Jessup | 42.5% (±22.8 points) |
| 18 | Ferndale | 42.3% (±13.2 points) |
| 19 | Severna Park | 38.3% (±13.2 points) |
| 20 | Annapolis Neck | 37.2% (±19.4 points) |
| 21 | Crofton | 36.7% (±11.0 points) |
| 22 | Herald Harbor | 35.1% (±57.8 points) |
| 23 | Brooklyn Park | 34.5% (±15.9 points) |
| 24 | Linthicum | 30.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 25 | Naval Academy | 29.2% (±19.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Anne Arundel County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Severna Park 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 Severna Park
Are renters in Severna Park rent-burdened?
38.3% of renting households in Severna Park 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 Severna Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Severna Park, MD spends 24.7% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Severna Park CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Severna Park CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Severna Park 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 Severna Park CDP, Maryland (place:71200, 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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