How many renters in East Falmouth, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
71.7% (±17.3 points) of renting households in East Falmouth, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 71.7% (±17.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 69.8% (±16.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in East Falmouth
| Share of income spent on rent | East Falmouth | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±11.9 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±9.9 points) | 8.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.8% (±7.6 points) | 8.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.9% (±3.6 points) | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 69.8% (±16.9 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.
East Falmouth against Barnstable County, its state and the nation
| East Falmouth | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 71.7% (±17.3 points) | 59.8% (±3.8 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 69.8% (±16.9 points) | 48.8% (±2.9 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 34.4% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,980 (±$10,398) | $49,249 (±$4,540) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,116 (±$267) | $1,678 (±$60) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In East Falmouth, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Barnstable County (59.8%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Barnstable County, East Falmouth ranks 11 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 31 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 East Falmouth
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Falmouth | — | 71.7% (±17.3 points) | — |
| Teaticket | 1.6 mi | 28.9% (±43.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falmouth (community) | 2.9 mi | 57.5% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mashpee | 4.8 mi | 44.7% (±13.5 points) | Lower |
| West Falmouth | 4.8 mi | 100.0% (±86.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Falmouth | 6.3 mi | 35.2% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tisbury | 7.3 mi | 74.9% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Bluffs | 7.7 mi | 36.5% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Bluffs (community) | 7.9 mi | 46.2% (±55.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mashpee, MA (44.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Northwest Harwich | 85.7% (±30.8 points) |
| 6 | South Yarmouth | 81.9% (±19.6 points) |
| 7 | East Dennis | 75.3% (±43.5 points) |
| 8 | North Eastham | 74.0% (±46.6 points) |
| 9 | West Yarmouth | 73.8% (±14.9 points) |
| 10 | South Dennis | 72.4% (±32.9 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Falmouth is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Falmouth, 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 East Falmouth
Are renters in East Falmouth rent-burdened?
71.7% of renting households in East Falmouth 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 Falmouth spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Falmouth, MA spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Falmouth CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Falmouth CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Falmouth CDP, 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 Falmouth CDP, Massachusetts (place:18980, 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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