How many renters in Natick, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.8% (±7.6 points) of renting households in Natick, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.8% (±7.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.3% (±6.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Natick
| Share of income spent on rent | Natick | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.8% (±5.6 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.6% (±4.6 points) | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±4.9 points) | 14.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±3.9 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.5% (±4.2 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.3% (±6.3 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.
Natick against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Natick | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.8% (±7.6 points) | 47.1% (±1.1 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.3% (±6.3 points) | 37.6% (±1.0 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±2.9 points) | 28.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $81,791 (±$30,170) | $84,135 (±$1,906) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,134 (±$124) | $2,201 (±$17) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Natick, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Middlesex County (47.1%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Natick ranks 47 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 269 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 Natick
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natick | — | 41.8% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Cochituate | 3.0 mi | 34.2% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wellesley (community) | 3.7 mi | 44.1% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wellesley | 3.7 mi | 44.1% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherborn | 3.9 mi | 48.0% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dover | 4.6 mi | 20.0% (±69.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Framingham | 4.7 mi | 53.4% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
| Dover (community) | 4.9 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayland | 5.3 mi | 42.8% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Framingham, MA (53.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Newton | 43.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 42 | Wayland | 42.8% (±19.1 points) |
| 43 | Watertown | 42.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 44 | Billerica | 42.3% (±10.4 points) |
| 45 | Bedford | 42.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 46 | Stoneham | 41.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 47 | Natick | 41.8% (±7.6 points) |
| 48 | Medford | 41.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 49 | Hudson | 40.9% (±10.1 points) |
| 50 | Winchester | 39.3% (±11.2 points) |
| 51 | Ashby | 36.3% (±35.1 points) |
| 52 | Somerville | 36.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 53 | Arlington | 34.9% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Middlesex 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 Natick
Are renters in Natick rent-burdened?
41.8% of renting households in Natick 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 Natick spend on rent?
The median renting household in Natick, MA spends 26.5% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Natick town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Natick town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Natick town, Middlesex 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 Natick town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:43895, in state:25 county:017).
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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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