How many renters in Towson, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.5% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Towson, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.5% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.3% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.8% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Towson
| Share of income spent on rent | Towson | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.1% (±2.9 points) | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±2.8 points) | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±4.1 points) | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.0% (±2.5 points) | 11.3% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.2% (±3.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.3% (±5.7 points) | 44.8% | 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.
Towson against Baltimore County, its state and the nation
| Towson | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.5% (±6.4 points) | 54.1% (±1.7 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.3% (±5.7 points) | 44.8% (±1.5 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.8% (±2.1 points) | 32.2% (±0.9 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,607 (±$6,796) | $59,087 (±$1,659) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,764 (±$42) | $1,627 (±$17) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Towson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Baltimore County (54.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Baltimore County, Towson ranks 10 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 108 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 Towson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | — | 57.5% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Lutherville | 2.1 mi | 65.7% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton | 3.5 mi | 0.0% (±104.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkville | 3.6 mi | 55.8% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Timonium | 3.7 mi | 52.6% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mays Chapel | 4.0 mi | 27.2% (±12.6 points) | Lower |
| Pikesville | 4.4 mi | 54.4% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carney | 5.1 mi | 52.5% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Overlea | 5.7 mi | 51.3% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mays Chapel, MD (27.2%).
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 Baltimore County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Lutherville | 65.7% (±25.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Reisterstown | 65.7% (±11.8 points) |
| 6 | Lochearn | 61.9% (±12.2 points) |
| 7 | Middle River | 61.8% (±8.3 points) |
| 8 | Dundalk | 60.8% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 | Essex | 58.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 10 | Towson | 57.5% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 | Baltimore Highlands | 57.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 12 | Parkville | 55.8% (±8.4 points) |
| 13 | Milford Mill | 55.6% (±8.8 points) |
| 14 | Lansdowne | 55.5% (±19.4 points) |
| 15 | Pikesville | 54.4% (±9.3 points) |
| 16 | Catonsville | 53.5% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Baltimore County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Towson 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 Towson
Are renters in Towson rent-burdened?
57.5% of renting households in Towson 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 Towson spend on rent?
The median renting household in Towson, MD spends 32.8% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towson CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towson CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towson 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 Towson CDP, Maryland (place:78425, 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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