How many renters in Hanscom AFB, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.0% (±25.9 points) of renting households in Hanscom AFB, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.0% (±25.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.2% (±23.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.0% (±17.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hanscom AFB
| Share of income spent on rent | Hanscom AFB | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.2% (±1.7 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.1% (±10.5 points) | 14.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 26.4% (±20.1 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.8% (±10.4 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.2% (±23.7 points) | 37.6% | 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.
Hanscom AFB against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Hanscom AFB | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.0% (±25.9 points) | 47.1% (±1.1 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.2% (±23.7 points) | 37.6% (±1.0 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.0% (±17.6 points) | 28.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $104,688 (±$76,436) | $84,135 (±$1,906) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,408 (±$546) | $2,201 (±$17) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Hanscom AFB, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Middlesex County (47.1%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Hanscom AFB ranks 1 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 48 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 Hanscom AFB
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanscom AFB | — | 62.0% (±25.9 points) | — |
| Lexington (community) | 2.7 mi | 50.1% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 2.7 mi | 50.1% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford | 2.8 mi | 42.0% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 4.4 mi | 53.1% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington (community) | 5.0 mi | 50.4% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 5.0 mi | 50.4% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waltham | 5.1 mi | 44.6% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pinehurst | 5.7 mi | 32.0% (±35.9 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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanscom AFB | 62.0% (±25.9 points) |
| 2 | Wilmington (community) | 60.9% (±19.6 points) |
| 3 | Hopkinton (community) | 57.6% (±25.3 points) |
| 4 | Pepperell (community) | 56.6% (±19.7 points) |
| 5 | Groton (community) | 50.6% (±52.0 points) |
| 6 | Burlington (community) | 50.4% (±8.1 points) |
| 7 | Littleton Common | 50.3% (±34.6 points) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hanscom AFB is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Lincoln, 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 Hanscom AFB
Are renters in Hanscom AFB rent-burdened?
62.0% of renting households in Hanscom AFB 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 Hanscom AFB spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hanscom AFB, MA spends 41.0% (±17.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hanscom AFB CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hanscom AFB CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hanscom AFB 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 Hanscom AFB CDP, Massachusetts (place:28425, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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