How many renters in Barnstable Town, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.5% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Barnstable Town, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.5% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.1% (±7.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.5% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Barnstable Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Barnstable Town | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±6.3 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±3.8 points) | 8.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.5% (±3.1 points) | 8.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±3.1 points) | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.4% (±6.1 points) | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.1% (±7.9 points) | 48.8% | 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.
Barnstable Town against Barnstable County, its state and the nation
| Barnstable Town | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.5% (±10.0 points) | 59.8% (±3.8 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.1% (±7.9 points) | 48.8% (±2.9 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.5% (±5.8 points) | 34.4% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,357 (±$9,948) | $49,249 (±$4,540) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,917 (±$127) | $1,678 (±$60) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Barnstable Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Barnstable County (59.8%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Barnstable County, Barnstable Town ranks 4 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 44 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 Barnstable Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | — | 64.5% (±10.0 points) | — |
| West Yarmouth | 5.6 mi | 73.8% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Sandwich | 6.3 mi | 45.2% (±51.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yarmouth | 6.8 mi | 75.1% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandwich | 7.5 mi | 31.9% (±16.0 points) | Lower |
| Mashpee | 7.6 mi | 44.7% (±13.5 points) | Lower |
| Yarmouth Port | 7.7 mi | 53.8% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Yarmouth | 8.1 mi | 81.9% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forestdale | 8.1 mi | 34.3% (±53.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sandwich, MA (31.9%), Mashpee, MA (44.7%).
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 Barnstable County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truro | 100.0% (±79.9 points) |
| 2 | Eastham | 83.8% (±20.2 points) |
| 3 | Yarmouth | 75.1% (±13.0 points) |
| 4 | Barnstable Town | 64.5% (±10.0 points) |
| 5 | Bourne | 62.8% (±11.8 points) |
| 6 | Brewster | 61.2% (±28.8 points) |
| 7 | Dennis | 59.2% (±13.7 points) |
| 8 | Chatham | 58.6% (±22.2 points) |
| 9 | Provincetown | 57.4% (±25.0 points) |
| 10 | Harwich | 56.7% (±17.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Barnstable 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 Barnstable Town
Are renters in Barnstable Town rent-burdened?
64.5% of renting households in Barnstable 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 Barnstable Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Barnstable Town, MA spends 37.5% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnstable Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnstable Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnstable 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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