How many renters in Sagamore, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.1% (±31.3 points) of renting households in Sagamore, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.1% (±31.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 68.1% (±24.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.2% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sagamore
| Share of income spent on rent | Sagamore | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±19.5 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.3% (±11.8 points) | 8.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±17.3 points) | 8.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±19.8 points) | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±19.8 points) | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 68.1% (±24.3 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.
Sagamore against Barnstable County, its state and the nation
| Sagamore | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.1% (±31.3 points) | 59.8% (±3.8 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 68.1% (±24.3 points) | 48.8% (±2.9 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.2% (±3.5 points) | 34.4% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,997 (±$23,599) | $49,249 (±$4,540) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,123 (±$330) | $1,678 (±$60) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Sagamore, 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, Sagamore ranks 12 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 34 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 Sagamore
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagamore | — | 68.1% (±31.3 points) | — |
| Sandwich (community) | 2.5 mi | 34.1% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buzzards Bay | 4.8 mi | 37.9% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandwich | 5.4 mi | 31.9% (±16.0 points) | Lower |
| White Island Shores | 5.5 mi | 100.0% (±119.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bourne (community) | 5.6 mi | 33.6% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monument Beach | 5.6 mi | 100.0% (±30.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Sandwich | 6.2 mi | 45.2% (±51.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forestdale | 7.0 mi | 34.3% (±53.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sandwich, MA (31.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | South Yarmouth | 81.9% (±19.6 points) |
| 7 | East Dennis | 75.3% (±43.5 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sagamore 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 Sagamore
Are renters in Sagamore rent-burdened?
68.1% of renting households in Sagamore 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 Sagamore spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sagamore, MA spends 43.2% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sagamore CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sagamore CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sagamore 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 Sagamore CDP, Massachusetts (place:58965, 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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