How many renters in New Bedford, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.7% (±3.1 points) of renting households in New Bedford, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.7% (±3.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.5% (±2.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.6% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Bedford
| Share of income spent on rent | New Bedford | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±2.0 points) | 14.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.6% (±1.3 points) | 11.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.4% (±1.7 points) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±1.8 points) | 10.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±1.4 points) | 9.9% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.5% (±2.8 points) | 42.3% | 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.
New Bedford against Bristol County, its state and the nation
| New Bedford | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.7% (±3.1 points) | 52.2% (±1.7 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.5% (±2.8 points) | 42.3% (±1.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.6% (±1.6 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,330 (±$2,236) | $45,612 (±$1,729) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,137 (±$26) | $1,245 (±$19) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In New Bedford, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bristol County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bristol County, New Bedford 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 163 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 New Bedford
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | — | 52.7% (±3.1 points) | — |
| Acushnet Center | 2.3 mi | 64.4% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Mills | 3.3 mi | 51.5% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bliss Corner | 3.9 mi | 57.7% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairhaven | 3.9 mi | 51.1% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Acushnet | 4.4 mi | 65.4% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mattapoisett | 6.5 mi | 45.1% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dartmouth | 6.6 mi | 54.0% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mattapoisett Center | 7.2 mi | 41.8% (±29.9 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 Bristol County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Swansea | 58.2% (±17.8 points) |
| 6 | Rehoboth | 57.7% (±33.4 points) |
| 7 | Taunton | 56.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 8 | Seekonk | 54.8% (±19.8 points) |
| 9 | Dartmouth | 54.0% (±9.5 points) |
| 10 | Westport | 52.9% (±17.6 points) |
| 11 | New Bedford | 52.7% (±3.1 points) |
| 12 | Fall River | 52.5% (±3.6 points) |
| 13 | Fairhaven | 51.1% (±13.8 points) |
| 14 | Attleboro | 47.9% (±6.8 points) |
| 15 | Norton | 46.6% (±14.4 points) |
| 16 | North Attleborough Town | 42.6% (±8.5 points) |
| 17 | Freetown | 39.2% (±20.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Bristol 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 New Bedford
Are renters in New Bedford rent-burdened?
52.7% of renting households in New Bedford 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 New Bedford spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Bedford, MA spends 31.6% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bedford city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bedford city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bedford city, 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 New Bedford city, Massachusetts (place:45000, 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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