How many renters in Suitland, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.7% (±7.3 points) of renting households in Suitland, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.7% (±7.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.7% (±6.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.4% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Suitland
| Share of income spent on rent | Suitland | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.6% (±3.1 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.3% (±4.6 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.2% (±5.2 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.1% (±3.8 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±3.1 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.7% (±6.6 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.
Suitland against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Suitland | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.7% (±7.3 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.7% (±6.6 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.4% (±4.9 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,325 (±$9,142) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,707 (±$47) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Suitland, 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, Suitland ranks 26 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 134 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 Suitland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitland | — | 54.7% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Silver Hill | 1.1 mi | 50.1% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Hills | 1.6 mi | 72.7% (±15.9 points) | Higher |
| District Heights | 2.0 mi | 65.5% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Capitol Heights | 2.1 mi | 30.9% (±15.1 points) | Lower |
| Marlow Heights | 2.2 mi | 70.1% (±13.5 points) | Higher |
| Morningside | 2.3 mi | 50.0% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest Heights | 2.7 mi | 47.8% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Mill | 2.7 mi | 55.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Capitol Heights, MD (30.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coral Hills, MD (72.7%), Marlow Heights, MD (70.1%).
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) | Cottage City | 57.4% (±22.7 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Suitland 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 Suitland
Are renters in Suitland rent-burdened?
54.7% of renting households in Suitland 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 Suitland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Suitland, MD spends 33.4% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Suitland CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Suitland CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Suitland 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 Suitland CDP, Maryland (place:75725, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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