How many renters in Bliss Corner, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.7% (±18.7 points) of renting households in Bliss Corner, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.7% (±18.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.1% (±18.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.7% (±11.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bliss Corner
| Share of income spent on rent | Bliss Corner | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.4% (±7.7 points) | 14.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.3% (±12.0 points) | 11.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.8% (±8.2 points) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±7.9 points) | 10.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.6% (±5.0 points) | 9.9% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.1% (±18.0 points) | 42.3% | 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.
Bliss Corner against Bristol County, its state and the nation
| Bliss Corner | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.7% (±18.7 points) | 52.2% (±1.7 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.1% (±18.0 points) | 42.3% (±1.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.7% (±11.0 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,427 (±$14,275) | $45,612 (±$1,729) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,538 (±$295) | $1,245 (±$19) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Bliss Corner, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bristol County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bristol County, Bliss Corner ranks 6 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 60 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 Bliss Corner
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bliss Corner | — | 57.7% (±18.7 points) | — |
| New Bedford | 3.9 mi | 52.7% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Mills | 4.1 mi | 51.5% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairhaven | 4.2 mi | 51.1% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Acushnet Center | 5.8 mi | 64.4% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westport | 7.4 mi | 52.9% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mattapoisett | 7.8 mi | 45.1% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Acushnet | 8.1 mi | 65.4% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mattapoisett Center | 8.7 mi | 41.8% (±29.9 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 Bristol County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raynham Center | 74.5% (±21.2 points) |
| 2 | Ocean Grove | 73.9% (±45.8 points) |
| 3 | North Westport | 73.3% (±29.0 points) |
| 4 | Acushnet Center | 64.4% (±24.8 points) |
| 5 | Somerset (community) | 58.3% (±16.8 points) |
| 6 | Bliss Corner | 57.7% (±18.7 points) |
| 7 | Smith Mills | 51.5% (±24.1 points) |
| 8 | Mansfield Center | 47.5% (±15.3 points) |
| 9 | Norton Center | 37.8% (±77.9 points) |
| 10 | North Seekonk | 20.2% (±45.9 points) |
Bliss Corner is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Dartmouth, 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 Bliss Corner
Are renters in Bliss Corner rent-burdened?
57.7% of renting households in Bliss Corner 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 Bliss Corner spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bliss Corner, MA spends 35.7% (±11.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bliss Corner CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bliss Corner CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bliss Corner 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 Bliss Corner CDP, Massachusetts (place:06170, 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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