How many renters in Belchertown, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.4% (±22.5 points) of renting households in Belchertown, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.4% (±22.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.4% (±19.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.2% (±8.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Belchertown
| Share of income spent on rent | Belchertown | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.1% (±9.6 points) | 10.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.6% (±10.5 points) | 9.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.0% (±13.5 points) | 11.1% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±7.0 points) | 12.7% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.0% (±10.9 points) | 12.1% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.4% (±19.7 points) | 44.5% | 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.
Belchertown against Hampshire County, its state and the nation
| Belchertown | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.4% (±22.5 points) | 56.6% (±4.0 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.4% (±19.7 points) | 44.5% (±3.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.2% (±8.1 points) | 32.7% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,149 (±$11,673) | $46,278 (±$4,187) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,292 (±$230) | $1,388 (±$32) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Belchertown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hampshire County (56.6%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hampshire County, Belchertown ranks 9 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 105 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 Belchertown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belchertown | — | 57.4% (±22.5 points) | — |
| Granby | 5.6 mi | 100.0% (±75.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ware | 6.2 mi | 64.3% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pelham | 6.4 mi | 42.7% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granby (community) | 6.6 mi | 100.0% (±86.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow | 7.2 mi | 50.7% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Town | 7.9 mi | 52.9% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amherst Town | 8.0 mi | 68.1% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ware (community) | 8.1 mi | 64.5% (±16.7 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 Hampshire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Amherst Town | 68.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 4 | Ware | 64.3% (±16.0 points) |
| 5 | Worthington | 62.5% (±31.1 points) |
| 6 | Williamsburg | 61.0% (±29.9 points) |
| 7 | Goshen | 60.0% (±77.5 points) |
| 8 | Northampton | 57.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 9 | Belchertown | 57.4% (±22.5 points) |
| 10 | South Hadley | 48.6% (±13.2 points) |
| 11 | Easthampton | 45.5% (±10.4 points) |
| 12 | Pelham | 42.7% (±29.6 points) |
| 13 | Hatfield | 42.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 14 | Plainfield | 40.0% (±115.7 points) |
| 15 | Hadley | 38.6% (±20.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Hampshire County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Belchertown include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Belchertown (community).
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Belchertown
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Belchertown, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Belchertown beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Belchertown, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Belchertown
Are renters in Belchertown rent-burdened?
57.4% of renting households in Belchertown 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 Belchertown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Belchertown, MA spends 32.2% (±8.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belchertown town, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belchertown town, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belchertown town, Hampshire 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 Belchertown town, Hampshire County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:04825, in state:25 county:015).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Belchertown at a glance
- Median rent in Belchertown
- Rent by bedrooms in Belchertown
- Renters and owners in Belchertown
- Income and affordability in Belchertown
- Home values in Belchertown
- Homeowner costs in Belchertown
- Property taxes in Belchertown
- Types of homes in Belchertown
- Bedrooms in Belchertown
- Age of homes in Belchertown
- Heating fuel in Belchertown
- Commute and cars in Belchertown
- Crime reported to police in Belchertown
- Population growth in Belchertown
- How long people stay in Belchertown
- Crowding and facilities in Belchertown
- Massachusetts landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Hampshire County
- Massachusetts places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Massachusetts