How many renters in Chicopee, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.0% (±5.7 points) of renting households in Chicopee, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.0% (±5.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.5% (±4.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.8% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chicopee
| Share of income spent on rent | Chicopee | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.2% (±3.8 points) | 13.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.6% (±2.9 points) | 9.6% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±2.8 points) | 10.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±3.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.5% (±3.3 points) | 9.7% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.5% (±4.7 points) | 44.3% | 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.
Chicopee against Hampden County, its state and the nation
| Chicopee | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.0% (±5.7 points) | 54.0% (±1.9 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.5% (±4.7 points) | 44.3% (±1.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.8% (±1.8 points) | 32.1% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,581 (±$4,981) | $36,774 (±$1,012) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,157 (±$50) | $1,136 (±$23) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Chicopee, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hampden County (54.0%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hampden County, Chicopee ranks 10 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 171 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 Chicopee
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee | — | 52.0% (±5.7 points) | — |
| Holyoke | 4.4 mi | 51.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 4.6 mi | 57.7% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Springfield Town | 5.4 mi | 60.1% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Hadley | 5.5 mi | 48.6% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow | 5.8 mi | 50.7% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granby | 5.9 mi | 100.0% (±75.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granby (community) | 6.5 mi | 100.0% (±86.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilbraham (community) | 7.5 mi | 42.6% (±43.9 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 Hampden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Springfield | 57.7% (±3.3 points) |
| 5 | Holland | 57.6% (±42.8 points) |
| 6 | Chester | 54.1% (±46.3 points) |
| 7 | Brimfield | 53.2% (±37.9 points) |
| 8 | Wilbraham | 53.1% (±20.2 points) |
| 9 | Palmer Town | 52.9% (±11.8 points) |
| 10 | Chicopee | 52.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 11 | Holyoke | 51.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 12 | East Longmeadow | 51.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 13 | Southwick | 50.9% (±22.6 points) |
| 14 | Ludlow | 50.7% (±11.8 points) |
| 15 | Montgomery | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 16 | Monson | 48.9% (±21.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Hampden 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 Chicopee
Are renters in Chicopee rent-burdened?
52.0% of renting households in Chicopee 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 Chicopee spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chicopee, MA spends 30.8% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chicopee city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chicopee city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chicopee 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 Chicopee city, Massachusetts (place:13660, 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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