How many renters in Braintree Town, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.8% (±8.2 points) of renting households in Braintree Town, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.8% (±8.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.4% (±7.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Braintree Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Braintree Town | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.6% (±5.5 points) | 11.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.8% (±3.8 points) | 11.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±4.4 points) | 13.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±5.9 points) | 12.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±3.7 points) | 10.4% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.4% (±7.3 points) | 41.1% | 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.
Braintree Town against Norfolk County, its state and the nation
| Braintree Town | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.8% (±8.2 points) | 51.5% (±1.8 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.4% (±7.3 points) | 41.1% (±1.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±4.0 points) | 30.7% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,350 (±$11,179) | $74,159 (±$3,427) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,024 (±$195) | $2,149 (±$29) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Braintree Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Norfolk County (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Norfolk County, Braintree Town ranks 15 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 157 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 Braintree Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Town | — | 52.8% (±8.2 points) | — |
| Weymouth Town | 3.0 mi | 55.5% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph Town | 3.2 mi | 62.1% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy | 3.8 mi | 48.7% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holbrook (community) | 4.6 mi | 47.8% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holbrook | 4.6 mi | 47.8% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton (community) | 4.8 mi | 45.6% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 4.8 mi | 45.6% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avon | 5.7 mi | 53.2% (±20.4 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 Norfolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Needham | 55.9% (±11.0 points) |
| 10 | Weymouth Town | 55.5% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Norwood | 54.3% (±6.9 points) |
| 12 | Foxborough | 54.0% (±13.7 points) |
| 13 | Plainville | 53.8% (±14.9 points) |
| 14 | Avon | 53.2% (±20.4 points) |
| 15 | Braintree Town | 52.8% (±8.2 points) |
| 16 | Cohasset | 52.6% (±19.7 points) |
| 17 | Canton | 52.3% (±9.3 points) |
| 18 | Sharon | 49.0% (±16.8 points) |
| 19 | Quincy | 48.7% (±3.6 points) |
| 20 | Franklin Town | 47.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 21 | Holbrook | 47.8% (±21.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Norfolk 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 Braintree Town
Are renters in Braintree Town rent-burdened?
52.8% of renting households in Braintree 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 Braintree Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Braintree Town, MA spends 31.7% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Braintree Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Braintree Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Braintree Town city, 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 Braintree Town city, Massachusetts (place:07740, 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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