How many renters in Provincetown (community), MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.0% (±26.0 points) of renting households in Provincetown (community), MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.0% (±26.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.3% (±21.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.4% (±17.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Provincetown (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Provincetown (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 30.1% (±24.5 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.2% (±0.7 points) | 8.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 1.7% (±2.9 points) | 8.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±6.9 points) | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.7% (±14.3 points) | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.3% (±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.
Provincetown (community) against Barnstable County, its state and the nation
| Provincetown (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.0% (±26.0 points) | 59.8% (±3.8 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.3% (±21.7 points) | 48.8% (±2.9 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.4% (±17.8 points) | 34.4% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $49,249 (±$4,540) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,284 (±$502) | $1,678 (±$60) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Provincetown (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Barnstable County (59.8%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Barnstable County, Provincetown (community) ranks 14 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 54 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 Provincetown (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provincetown (community) | — | 60.0% (±26.0 points) | — |
| Truro | 6.6 mi | 100.0% (±79.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wellfleet | 12 mi | 28.7% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastham | 18 mi | 83.8% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Eastham | 18 mi | 74.0% (±46.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orleans (community) | 21 mi | 24.1% (±18.4 points) | Lower |
| Brewster (community) | 21 mi | 46.4% (±34.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brewster | 22 mi | 61.2% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Dennis | 22 mi | 75.3% (±43.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Orleans (community), MA (24.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | North Eastham | 74.0% (±46.6 points) |
| 9 | West Yarmouth | 73.8% (±14.9 points) |
| 10 | South Dennis | 72.4% (±32.9 points) |
| 11 | East Falmouth | 71.7% (±17.3 points) |
| 12 | Sagamore | 68.1% (±31.3 points) |
| 13 | Harwich Port | 61.8% (±34.0 points) |
| 14 | Provincetown (community) | 60.0% (±26.0 points) |
| 15 | West Dennis | 59.1% (±26.4 points) |
| 16 | Falmouth (community) | 57.5% (±16.1 points) |
| 17 | Dennis Port | 57.2% (±23.0 points) |
| 18 | Chatham (community) | 57.0% (±32.9 points) |
| 19 | Yarmouth Port | 53.8% (±37.3 points) |
| 20 | East Harwich | 46.5% (±43.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Provincetown (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Provincetown, 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 Provincetown (community)
Are renters in Provincetown (community) rent-burdened?
60.0% of renting households in Provincetown (community) 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 Provincetown (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Provincetown (community), MA spends 33.4% (±17.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Provincetown CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Provincetown CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Provincetown 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 Provincetown CDP, Massachusetts (place:55535, 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 last updated on .
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