How many renters in South Kensington, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.6% (±23.7 points) of renting households in South Kensington, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 47.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.6% (±23.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.7% (±23.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 47.1% (±31.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Kensington
| Share of income spent on rent | South Kensington | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.3% (±15.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±9.6 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.4% (±12.6 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 12.0% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.9% (±4.4 points) | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.7% (±23.3 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.
South Kensington against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| South Kensington | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.6% (±23.7 points) | 51.6% (±1.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.7% (±23.3 points) | 41.9% (±1.3 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 47.1% (±31.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $79,810 (±$1,782) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,479 (±$767) | $2,068 (±$20) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In South Kensington, 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, South Kensington ranks 19 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 92 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 South Kensington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kensington | — | 61.6% (±23.7 points) | — |
| Chevy Chase View | 0.8 mi | 100.0% (±73.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kensington | 0.8 mi | 52.0% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Chevy Chase | 1.1 mi | 94.1% (±77.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Glen | 1.2 mi | 43.2% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Kensington | 1.6 mi | 57.4% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase (community) | 1.7 mi | 68.1% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garrett Park | 2.0 mi | 10.0% (±103.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase Section Five | 2.3 mi | 100.0% (±48.4 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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Montgomery Village | 70.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 14 | Chevy Chase (community) | 68.1% (±13.4 points) |
| 15 | Damascus | 66.5% (±16.0 points) |
| 16 | Travilah | 66.1% (±28.1 points) |
| 17 | Leisure World | 64.9% (±14.0 points) |
| 18 | Brookmont | 63.0% (±29.1 points) |
| 19 | South Kensington | 61.6% (±23.7 points) |
| 20 | Fairland | 60.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 21 | Glenmont | 58.4% (±13.6 points) |
| 22 | North Kensington | 57.4% (±19.6 points) |
| 23 | Aspen Hill | 57.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 24 | Cloverly | 56.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 25 | Redland | 55.6% (±13.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Kensington 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 South Kensington
Are renters in South Kensington rent-burdened?
61.6% of renting households in South Kensington 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 South Kensington spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Kensington, MD spends 47.1% (±31.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Kensington CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Kensington CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Kensington 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 South Kensington CDP, Maryland (place:73600, 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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