How many renters in Arlington (community), MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.9% (±4.7 points) of renting households in Arlington (community), MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.9% (±4.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.9% (±3.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.0% (±1.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Arlington (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Arlington (community) | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±4.0 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.6% (±4.4 points) | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.4% (±3.9 points) | 14.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±2.5 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±3.3 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.9% (±3.4 points) | 37.6% | 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.
Arlington (community) against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Arlington (community) | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.9% (±4.7 points) | 47.1% (±1.1 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.9% (±3.4 points) | 37.6% (±1.0 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.0% (±1.0 points) | 28.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $106,442 (±$9,498) | $84,135 (±$1,906) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,082 (±$76) | $2,201 (±$17) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Arlington (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Middlesex County (47.1%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Arlington (community) ranks 18 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 142 of 163.
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 Arlington (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington (community) | — | 34.9% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Belmont (community) | 1.8 mi | 45.6% (±6.6 points) | Higher |
| Belmont | 1.8 mi | 45.6% (±6.6 points) | Higher |
| Winchester (community) | 2.6 mi | 39.3% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winchester | 2.6 mi | 39.3% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Medford | 2.8 mi | 41.0% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown | 3.5 mi | 42.7% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Cambridge | 3.7 mi | 44.9% (±2.0 points) | Higher |
| Somerville | 3.8 mi | 36.2% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Belmont (community), MA (45.6%), Belmont, MA (45.6%), Watertown, MA (42.7%).
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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Maynard (community) | 44.9% (±11.7 points) |
| 13 | Shirley (community) | 44.3% (±27.5 points) |
| 14 | Wakefield (community) | 43.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 15 | Stoneham (community) | 41.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 16 | Hudson (community) | 40.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 17 | Winchester (community) | 39.3% (±11.2 points) |
| 18 | Arlington (community) | 34.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 19 | Cochituate | 34.2% (±19.7 points) |
| 20 | Pinehurst | 32.0% (±35.9 points) |
| 21 | Reading (community) | 27.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 22 | East Pepperell | 22.0% (±34.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Arlington (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Arlington, whose figures include it.
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 Arlington (community)
Are renters in Arlington (community) rent-burdened?
34.9% of renting households in Arlington (community) 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 Arlington (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Arlington (community), MA spends 24.0% (±1.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington CDP, 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 Arlington CDP, Massachusetts (place:01640, in state:25).
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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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