How many renters in Charlemont, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.2% (±20.8 points) of renting households in Charlemont, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.2% (±20.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.9% (±17.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.5% (±8.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Charlemont
| Share of income spent on rent | Charlemont | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.4% (±10.8 points) | 10.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.2% (±14.2 points) | 11.3% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.0% (±5.9 points) | 9.9% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.3% (±6.0 points) | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.3% (±11.2 points) | 8.9% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.9% (±17.5 points) | 48.5% | 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.
Charlemont against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Charlemont | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.2% (±20.8 points) | 57.4% (±4.3 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.9% (±17.5 points) | 48.5% (±3.8 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.5% (±8.2 points) | 34.2% (±2.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,417 (±$19,933) | $39,323 (±$4,450) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,023 (±$126) | $1,177 (±$47) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Charlemont, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Franklin County (57.4%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Charlemont ranks 9 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 117 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 Charlemont
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlemont | — | 56.2% (±20.8 points) | — |
| Buckland | 4.4 mi | 58.0% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heath | 4.5 mi | 40.0% (±96.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawley | 4.6 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rowe | 5.1 mi | 11.8% (±84.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelburne Falls | 5.7 mi | 56.4% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashfield | 8.2 mi | 62.5% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colrain | 8.5 mi | 46.0% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florida | 8.8 mi | 16.7% (±71.9 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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sunderland | 72.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 4 | Montague | 64.6% (±11.3 points) |
| 5 | Greenfield | 63.3% (±7.0 points) |
| 6 | Gill | 62.7% (±23.2 points) |
| 7 | Ashfield | 62.5% (±30.9 points) |
| 8 | Buckland | 58.0% (±26.9 points) |
| 9 | Charlemont | 56.2% (±20.8 points) |
| 10 | Wendell | 55.6% (±58.7 points) |
| 11 | Hawley | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 12 | Northfield | 49.3% (±24.5 points) |
| 13 | Erving | 46.5% (±24.4 points) |
| 14 | Colrain | 46.0% (±45.6 points) |
| 15 | Leyden | 42.9% (±100.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Franklin 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 Charlemont
Are renters in Charlemont rent-burdened?
56.2% of renting households in Charlemont 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 Charlemont spend on rent?
The median renting household in Charlemont, MA spends 32.5% (±8.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlemont town, Franklin County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlemont town, Franklin County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlemont town, Franklin 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 Charlemont town, Franklin County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:12505, in state:25 county:011).
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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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