How many renters in Agawam Town, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.9% (±8.6 points) of renting households in Agawam Town, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.9% (±8.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.1% (±7.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.6% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Agawam Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Agawam Town | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±4.6 points) | 13.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.7% (±8.1 points) | 9.6% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.6% (±6.2 points) | 10.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±5.6 points) | 12.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.8% (±4.3 points) | 9.7% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.1% (±7.5 points) | 44.3% | 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.
Agawam Town against Hampden County, its state and the nation
| Agawam Town | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.9% (±8.6 points) | 54.0% (±1.9 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.1% (±7.5 points) | 44.3% (±1.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.6% (±3.3 points) | 32.1% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,644 (±$12,490) | $36,774 (±$1,012) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,256 (±$87) | $1,136 (±$23) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Agawam Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Hampden County (54.0%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hampden County, Agawam Town ranks 18 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 282 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 Agawam Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam Town | — | 39.9% (±8.6 points) | — |
| West Springfield Town | 4.3 mi | 60.1% (±10.1 points) | Higher |
| Longmeadow (community) | 4.4 mi | 58.0% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Longmeadow | 4.4 mi | 58.0% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Suffield | 4.6 mi | 50.9% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Suffield Depot | 5.5 mi | 31.0% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherwood Manor | 5.7 mi | 40.2% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thompsonville | 5.7 mi | 54.7% (±11.9 points) | Higher |
| Southwick | 6.4 mi | 50.9% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Springfield Town, MA (60.1%), Thompsonville, CT (54.7%).
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 Hampden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | East Longmeadow | 51.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 13 | Southwick | 50.9% (±22.6 points) |
| 14 | Ludlow | 50.7% (±11.8 points) |
| 15 | Montgomery | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 16 | Monson | 48.9% (±21.1 points) |
| 17 | Westfield | 46.5% (±7.4 points) |
| 18 | Agawam Town | 39.9% (±8.6 points) |
| 19 | Hampden | 36.9% (±44.4 points) |
| 20 | Blandford | 29.4% (±88.9 points) |
| 21 | Russell | 25.6% (±44.7 points) |
| 22 | Granville | 23.1% (±19.4 points) |
| 23 | Tolland | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Hampden 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 Agawam Town
Are renters in Agawam Town rent-burdened?
39.9% of renting households in Agawam Town 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 Agawam Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Agawam Town, MA spends 25.6% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Agawam Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Agawam Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Agawam Town city, Massachusetts
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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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