How many renters in Dennis Port, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.2% (±23.0 points) of renting households in Dennis Port, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.2% (±23.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±18.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.3% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dennis Port
| Share of income spent on rent | Dennis Port | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.5% (±5.0 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.5% (±11.7 points) | 8.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.9% (±8.6 points) | 8.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.7% (±13.4 points) | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.6% (±13.7 points) | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±18.5 points) | 48.8% | 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.
Dennis Port against Barnstable County, its state and the nation
| Dennis Port | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.2% (±23.0 points) | 59.8% (±3.8 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±18.5 points) | 48.8% (±2.9 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.3% (±5.4 points) | 34.4% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,318 (±$27,745) | $49,249 (±$4,540) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,556 (±$343) | $1,678 (±$60) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Dennis Port, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Barnstable County (59.8%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Barnstable County, Dennis Port ranks 17 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 63 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 Dennis Port
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Port | — | 57.2% (±23.0 points) | — |
| West Dennis | 1.5 mi | 59.1% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harwich | 2.4 mi | 85.7% (±30.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Dennis | 2.6 mi | 72.4% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Yarmouth | 3.3 mi | 81.9% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich Port | 3.7 mi | 61.8% (±34.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich | 4.0 mi | 56.7% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich Center | 4.0 mi | 45.0% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yarmouth | 4.6 mi | 75.1% (±13.0 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 Barnstable County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | East Falmouth | 71.7% (±17.3 points) |
| 12 | Sagamore | 68.1% (±31.3 points) |
| 13 | Harwich Port | 61.8% (±34.0 points) |
| 14 | Provincetown (community) | 60.0% (±26.0 points) |
| 15 | West Dennis | 59.1% (±26.4 points) |
| 16 | Falmouth (community) | 57.5% (±16.1 points) |
| 17 | Dennis Port | 57.2% (±23.0 points) |
| 18 | Chatham (community) | 57.0% (±32.9 points) |
| 19 | Yarmouth Port | 53.8% (±37.3 points) |
| 20 | East Harwich | 46.5% (±43.1 points) |
| 21 | Brewster (community) | 46.4% (±34.0 points) |
| 22 | East Sandwich | 45.2% (±51.0 points) |
| 23 | Harwich Center | 45.0% (±32.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Dennis Port is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Dennis, 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 Dennis Port
Are renters in Dennis Port rent-burdened?
57.2% of renting households in Dennis Port 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 Dennis Port spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dennis Port, MA spends 32.3% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dennis Port CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dennis Port CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dennis Port CDP, Massachusetts
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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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