How many renters in Acushnet, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.4% (±17.6 points) of renting households in Acushnet, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.4% (±17.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.7% (±15.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.6% (±21.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Acushnet
| Share of income spent on rent | Acushnet | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.6% (±2.8 points) | 14.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±12.0 points) | 11.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.4% (±13.1 points) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.8% (±5.2 points) | 10.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.7% (±8.0 points) | 9.9% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.7% (±15.7 points) | 42.3% | 41.8% | 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.
Acushnet against Bristol County, its state and the nation
| Acushnet | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.4% (±17.6 points) | 52.2% (±1.7 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.7% (±15.7 points) | 42.3% (±1.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.6% (±21.1 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,202 (±$17,891) | $45,612 (±$1,729) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,170 (±$354) | $1,245 (±$19) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Acushnet, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bristol County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bristol County, Acushnet ranks 2 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 38 of 351.
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 Acushnet
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acushnet | — | 65.4% (±17.6 points) | — |
| Rochester | 4.4 mi | 39.1% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Bedford | 4.4 mi | 52.7% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairhaven | 6.0 mi | 51.1% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mattapoisett | 6.0 mi | 45.1% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mattapoisett Center | 6.2 mi | 41.8% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Mills | 7.0 mi | 51.5% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freetown | 7.4 mi | 39.2% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Center | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±89.1 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 Bristol County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raynham | 67.1% (±14.9 points) |
| 2 | Acushnet | 65.4% (±17.6 points) |
| 3 | Easton | 60.9% (±13.1 points) |
| 4 | Somerset | 58.3% (±16.8 points) |
| 5 | Swansea | 58.2% (±17.8 points) |
| 6 | Rehoboth | 57.7% (±33.4 points) |
| 7 | Taunton | 56.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 8 | Seekonk | 54.8% (±19.8 points) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in Bristol County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Acushnet include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Acushnet Center.
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 Acushnet
Are renters in Acushnet rent-burdened?
65.4% of renting households in Acushnet 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 Acushnet spend on rent?
The median renting household in Acushnet, MA spends 43.6% (±21.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Acushnet town, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Acushnet town, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Acushnet town, Bristol County, Massachusetts
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 Acushnet town, Bristol County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:00520, in state:25 county:005).
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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