How many renters in South Laurel, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.6% (±6.6 points) of renting households in South Laurel, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.6% (±6.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.4% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.7% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Laurel
| Share of income spent on rent | South Laurel | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.0% (±3.0 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.7% (±3.6 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.8% (±5.5 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±4.0 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±3.1 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.4% (±5.8 points) | 43.7% | 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.
South Laurel against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| South Laurel | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.6% (±6.6 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.4% (±5.8 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.7% (±4.6 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,549 (±$9,985) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,830 (±$42) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In South Laurel, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Prince George's County (52.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Prince George's County, South Laurel ranks 27 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 135 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 Laurel
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Laurel | — | 54.6% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Laurel | 2.5 mi | 45.1% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Konterra | 3.2 mi | 100.0% (±22.9 points) | Higher |
| Maryland City | 3.5 mi | 56.2% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beltsville | 4.3 mi | 54.2% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Laurel | 4.5 mi | 40.4% (±66.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Laurel | 4.7 mi | 39.1% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Greenbelt | 5.1 mi | 53.7% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seabrook | 5.5 mi | 48.6% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Laurel, MD (39.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Konterra, 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 Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Hyattsville | 57.4% (±9.9 points) |
| 22 | Fort Washington | 56.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 23 | Forestville | 56.2% (±12.8 points) |
| 24 | Andrews AFB | 55.2% (±9.9 points) |
| 25 | Walker Mill | 55.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 26 | Suitland | 54.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 27 | South Laurel | 54.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 28 | Beltsville | 54.2% (±8.6 points) |
| 29 | New Carrollton | 53.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 30 | Greenbelt | 53.7% (±6.9 points) |
| 31 | East Riverdale | 53.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 32 | Largo | 52.9% (±17.1 points) |
| 33 | Oxon Hill | 52.2% (±9.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Laurel 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 Laurel
Are renters in South Laurel rent-burdened?
54.6% of renting households in South Laurel 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 Laurel spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Laurel, MD spends 33.7% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Laurel CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Laurel CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Laurel 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 Laurel CDP, Maryland (place:73650, 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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