How many renters in Thurmont, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.7% (±18.8 points) of renting households in Thurmont, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.7% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.7% (±14.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±8.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Thurmont
| Share of income spent on rent | Thurmont | Frederick County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 32.0% (±17.2 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.3% (±6.6 points) | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.0% (±5.2 points) | 13.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±11.8 points) | 12.3% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±12.1 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.7% (±14.4 points) | 39.7% | 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.
Thurmont against Frederick County, its state and the nation
| Thurmont | Frederick County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.7% (±18.8 points) | 48.5% (±3.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.7% (±14.4 points) | 39.7% (±2.9 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±8.8 points) | 29.4% (±1.2 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $71,549 (±$4,122) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $927 (±$108) | $1,774 (±$37) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Thurmont, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Frederick County (48.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Frederick County, Thurmont ranks 13 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 244 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 Thurmont
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurmont | — | 43.7% (±18.8 points) | — |
| Emmitsburg | 7.5 mi | 53.6% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodsboro | 7.9 mi | 44.1% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highfield-Cascade | 7.9 mi | 73.0% (±65.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Adams County) | 8.6 mi | 50.0% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carroll Valley | 9.1 mi | 48.6% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pen Mar | 9.3 mi | 0.0% (±77.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithsburg | 9.5 mi | 30.1% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walkersville | 10 mi | 46.1% (±23.7 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 Frederick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Emmitsburg | 53.6% (±28.1 points) |
| 8 | Frederick | 52.4% (±4.5 points) |
| 9 | Ballenger Creek | 51.5% (±9.0 points) |
| 10 | Walkersville | 46.1% (±23.7 points) |
| 11 | Point of Rocks | 45.0% (±93.7 points) |
| 12 | Woodsboro | 44.1% (±22.8 points) |
| 13 | Thurmont | 43.7% (±18.8 points) |
| 14 | Burkittsville | 42.1% (±46.5 points) |
| 15 | Linganore | 41.8% (±21.3 points) |
| 16 | Braddock Heights | 40.7% (±63.8 points) |
| 17 | Middletown | 34.9% (±21.2 points) |
| 18 | Brunswick | 28.6% (±14.4 points) |
| 19 | Urbana | 25.2% (±10.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Frederick 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 Thurmont
Are renters in Thurmont rent-burdened?
43.7% of renting households in Thurmont 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 Thurmont spend on rent?
The median renting household in Thurmont, MD spends 27.4% (±8.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thurmont town, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thurmont town, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thurmont town, 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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