How many renters in East Bridgewater, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.8% (±21.1 points) of renting households in East Bridgewater, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.8% (±21.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.5% (±18.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.4% (±12.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Bridgewater
| Share of income spent on rent | East Bridgewater | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±10.1 points) | 10.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.3% (±8.9 points) | 11.0% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.9% (±4.5 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±7.4 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.3% (±9.5 points) | 9.4% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.5% (±18.8 points) | 45.4% | 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.
East Bridgewater against Plymouth County, its state and the nation
| East Bridgewater | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.8% (±21.1 points) | 54.8% (±2.9 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.5% (±18.8 points) | 45.4% (±2.6 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.4% (±12.1 points) | 32.5% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,120 (±$16,176) | $54,822 (±$2,991) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,981 (±$671) | $1,747 (±$38) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In East Bridgewater, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Plymouth County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Plymouth County, East Bridgewater ranks 7 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 69 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 East Bridgewater
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bridgewater | — | 60.8% (±21.1 points) | — |
| Whitman | 2.9 mi | 61.9% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanson | 3.9 mi | 69.0% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Bridgewater | 4.5 mi | 52.5% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halifax | 4.7 mi | 45.5% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Town | 4.9 mi | 54.2% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brockton | 5.3 mi | 54.5% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Abington (community) | 5.5 mi | 50.8% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Abington | 5.5 mi | 50.8% (±13.5 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 Plymouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion | 75.8% (±43.1 points) |
| 2 | Hanson | 69.0% (±28.5 points) |
| 3 | Marshfield | 68.1% (±12.9 points) |
| 4 | Norwell | 67.1% (±27.0 points) |
| 5 | Hanover | 64.9% (±20.6 points) |
| 6 | Whitman | 61.9% (±12.6 points) |
| 7 | East Bridgewater | 60.8% (±21.1 points) |
| 8 | Hingham | 60.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Duxbury | 57.8% (±27.8 points) |
| 10 | Lakeville | 57.5% (±19.8 points) |
| 11 | Middleborough | 57.2% (±11.7 points) |
| 12 | Carver | 55.0% (±24.0 points) |
| 13 | Brockton | 54.5% (±4.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Plymouth 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 East Bridgewater
Are renters in East Bridgewater rent-burdened?
60.8% of renting households in East Bridgewater 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 East Bridgewater spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Bridgewater, MA spends 34.4% (±12.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bridgewater town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bridgewater town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bridgewater town, Plymouth 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 East Bridgewater town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:18455, in state:25 county:023).
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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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