How many renters in Belmont (community), MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.6% (±6.6 points) of renting households in Belmont (community), MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.6% (±6.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.7% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Belmont (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Belmont (community) | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.8% (±4.2 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.3% (±5.0 points) | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.9% (±3.2 points) | 14.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.4% (±2.8 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±3.2 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.7% (±5.8 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.
Belmont (community) against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Belmont (community) | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.6% (±6.6 points) | 47.1% (±1.1 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.7% (±5.8 points) | 37.6% (±1.0 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±3.6 points) | 28.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $122,188 (±$17,489) | $84,135 (±$1,906) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,527 (±$105) | $2,201 (±$17) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Belmont (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Middlesex County (47.1%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Belmont (community) ranks 11 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 118 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 Belmont (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont (community) | — | 45.6% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Watertown | 1.8 mi | 42.7% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington (community) | 1.8 mi | 34.9% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Arlington | 1.8 mi | 34.9% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Waltham | 3.2 mi | 44.6% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cambridge | 3.4 mi | 44.9% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somerville | 4.1 mi | 36.2% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Medford | 4.1 mi | 41.0% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington (community) | 4.3 mi | 50.1% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arlington (community), MA (34.9%), Arlington, MA (34.9%), Somerville, MA (36.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Groton (community) | 50.6% (±52.0 points) |
| 6 | Burlington (community) | 50.4% (±8.1 points) |
| 7 | Littleton Common | 50.3% (±34.6 points) |
| 8 | Lexington (community) | 50.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 9 | West Concord | 48.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 10 | Ayer (community) | 47.0% (±23.0 points) |
| 11 | Belmont (community) | 45.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Belmont (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 Belmont, 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 Belmont (community)
Are renters in Belmont (community) rent-burdened?
45.6% of renting households in Belmont (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 Belmont (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Belmont (community), MA spends 27.4% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belmont CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belmont CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belmont 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 Belmont CDP, Massachusetts (place:05105, 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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Figures last updated on .
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