How many renters in Easthampton, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.5% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Easthampton, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.5% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.6% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.8% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Easthampton
| Share of income spent on rent | Easthampton | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±5.1 points) | 10.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.6% (±5.2 points) | 9.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±5.1 points) | 11.1% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.9% (±6.7 points) | 12.7% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±4.8 points) | 12.1% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.6% (±9.2 points) | 44.5% | 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.
Easthampton against Hampshire County, its state and the nation
| Easthampton | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.5% (±10.4 points) | 56.6% (±4.0 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.6% (±9.2 points) | 44.5% (±3.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.8% (±2.5 points) | 32.7% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,077 (±$11,574) | $46,278 (±$4,187) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,292 (±$70) | $1,388 (±$32) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Easthampton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hampshire County (56.6%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hampshire County, Easthampton ranks 11 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 235 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 Easthampton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easthampton | — | 45.5% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Holyoke | 4.0 mi | 51.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northampton | 4.3 mi | 57.6% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southampton | 4.5 mi | 26.2% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Hadley | 4.7 mi | 48.6% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westhampton | 6.4 mi | 33.3% (±61.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granby (community) | 7.3 mi | 100.0% (±86.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chicopee | 8.0 mi | 52.0% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hadley | 8.2 mi | 38.6% (±20.3 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 Hampshire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Worthington | 62.5% (±31.1 points) |
| 6 | Williamsburg | 61.0% (±29.9 points) |
| 7 | Goshen | 60.0% (±77.5 points) |
| 8 | Northampton | 57.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 9 | Belchertown | 57.4% (±22.5 points) |
| 10 | South Hadley | 48.6% (±13.2 points) |
| 11 | Easthampton | 45.5% (±10.4 points) |
| 12 | Pelham | 42.7% (±29.6 points) |
| 13 | Hatfield | 42.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 14 | Plainfield | 40.0% (±115.7 points) |
| 15 | Hadley | 38.6% (±20.3 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Huntington | 33.3% (±41.9 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Westhampton | 33.3% (±61.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Hampshire 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 Easthampton
Are renters in Easthampton rent-burdened?
45.5% of renting households in Easthampton 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 Easthampton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Easthampton, MA spends 28.8% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Easthampton city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Easthampton city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Easthampton city, 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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