How many renters in Monument Beach, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
100.0% (±30.7 points) of renting households in Monument Beach, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.2% 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
- 100.0% (±30.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 86.2% (±21.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Monument Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Monument Beach | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±14.6 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±14.6 points) | 8.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±14.6 points) | 8.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±14.6 points) | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.8% (±21.7 points) | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 86.2% (±21.7 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.
Monument Beach against Barnstable County, its state and the nation
| Monument Beach | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 100.0% (±30.7 points) | 59.8% (±3.8 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 86.2% (±21.7 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 | $28,228 (±$4,768) | $49,249 (±$4,540) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,704 (±$162) | $1,678 (±$60) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Monument Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in 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, Monument Beach ranks 1 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 6 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 Monument Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Beach | — | 100.0% (±30.7 points) | — |
| Bourne (community) | 1.2 mi | 33.6% (±42.6 points) | Lower |
| Buzzards Bay | 2.6 mi | 37.9% (±26.3 points) | Lower |
| Pocasset | 3.4 mi | 86.9% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forestdale | 5.2 mi | 34.3% (±53.1 points) | Lower |
| North Falmouth | 5.5 mi | 35.2% (±45.6 points) | Lower |
| Sagamore | 5.6 mi | 68.1% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Island Shores | 5.8 mi | 100.0% (±119.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandwich (community) | 5.9 mi | 34.1% (±27.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bourne (community), MA (33.6%), Buzzards Bay, MA (37.9%), Forestdale, MA (34.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Monument Beach | 100.0% (±30.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | West Chatham | 100.0% (±52.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | West Falmouth | 100.0% (±86.1 points) |
| 4 | Pocasset | 86.9% (±19.1 points) |
| 5 | Northwest Harwich | 85.7% (±30.8 points) |
| 6 | South Yarmouth | 81.9% (±19.6 points) |
| 7 | East Dennis | 75.3% (±43.5 points) |
Showing 7 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Monument Beach is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bourne, 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 Monument Beach
Are renters in Monument Beach rent-burdened?
100.0% of renting households in Monument Beach 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 Monument Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Monument Beach, MA spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monument Beach CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monument Beach CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monument Beach 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 Monument Beach CDP, Massachusetts (place:42670, 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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