How many renters in Middleborough, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.2% (±11.7 points) of renting households in Middleborough, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.2% (±11.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.1% (±10.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.0% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Middleborough
| Share of income spent on rent | Middleborough | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.1% (±4.9 points) | 10.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.0% (±9.1 points) | 11.0% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.7% (±3.0 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.0% (±5.4 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±4.4 points) | 9.4% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.1% (±10.8 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.
Middleborough against Plymouth County, its state and the nation
| Middleborough | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.2% (±11.7 points) | 54.8% (±2.9 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.1% (±10.8 points) | 45.4% (±2.6 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.0% (±6.7 points) | 32.5% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,363 (±$30,855) | $54,822 (±$2,991) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,706 (±$72) | $1,747 (±$38) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Middleborough, 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, Middleborough ranks 11 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 108 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 Middleborough
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleborough | — | 57.2% (±11.7 points) | — |
| North Lakeville | 3.8 mi | 70.6% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeville | 5.4 mi | 57.5% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carver | 6.3 mi | 55.0% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plympton | 6.6 mi | 50.8% (±53.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 8.2 mi | 39.1% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Wareham | 8.3 mi | 90.6% (±58.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Town | 8.6 mi | 54.2% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halifax | 8.6 mi | 45.5% (±47.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | Bridgewater Town | 54.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Hull | 52.8% (±14.5 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Scituate | 52.8% (±15.1 points) |
| 17 | West Bridgewater | 52.5% (±26.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Plymouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Middleborough include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Middleborough Center.
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 Middleborough
Are renters in Middleborough rent-burdened?
57.2% of renting households in Middleborough 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 Middleborough spend on rent?
The median renting household in Middleborough, MA spends 34.0% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middleborough town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middleborough town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middleborough 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 Middleborough town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:40850, 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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