How many renters in Walker Mill, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.0% (±16.1 points) of renting households in Walker Mill, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.0% (±16.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.2% (±14.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.9% (±7.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Walker Mill
| Share of income spent on rent | Walker Mill | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.9% (±5.4 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.0% (±11.1 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.0% (±7.1 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±6.2 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±6.9 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.2% (±14.5 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.
Walker Mill against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Walker Mill | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.0% (±16.1 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.2% (±14.5 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.9% (±7.2 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,700 (±$15,575) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,661 (±$173) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Walker Mill, 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, Walker Mill ranks 25 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 132 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 Walker Mill
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Mill | — | 55.0% (±16.1 points) | — |
| District Heights | 1.2 mi | 65.5% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Capitol Heights | 1.2 mi | 30.9% (±15.1 points) | Lower |
| Peppermill Village | 1.3 mi | 40.5% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seat Pleasant | 1.5 mi | 33.4% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forestville | 1.8 mi | 56.2% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Hills | 1.9 mi | 72.7% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summerfield | 2.2 mi | 50.7% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Heights | 2.2 mi | 62.4% (±36.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Capitol Heights, MD (30.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Brentwood | 57.7% (±18.8 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill
Are renters in Walker Mill rent-burdened?
55.0% of renting households in Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill spend on rent?
The median renting household in Walker Mill, MD spends 32.9% (±7.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walker Mill CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walker Mill CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill CDP, Maryland (place:81250, 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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