How many renters in Salisbury, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.8% (±11.1 points) of renting households in Salisbury, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.8% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.6% (±10.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.8% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Salisbury
| Share of income spent on rent | Salisbury | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.9% (±6.7 points) | 10.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.0% (±7.2 points) | 9.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.1% (±2.8 points) | 10.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±8.0 points) | 12.6% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±3.6 points) | 10.5% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.6% (±10.5 points) | 46.4% | 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.
Salisbury against Essex County, its state and the nation
| Salisbury | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.8% (±11.1 points) | 56.9% (±1.6 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.6% (±10.5 points) | 46.4% (±1.3 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.8% (±3.5 points) | 33.3% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,241 (±$23,637) | $54,672 (±$1,972) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,691 (±$411) | $1,756 (±$23) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Salisbury, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Essex County (56.9%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Essex County, Salisbury ranks 7 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 60 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 Salisbury
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | — | 61.8% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Seabrook Beach | 2.6 mi | 90.5% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seabrook | 2.8 mi | 50.4% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newburyport | 3.2 mi | 46.4% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Beach | 5.0 mi | 61.7% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newbury | 5.4 mi | 52.9% (±35.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amesbury | 5.8 mi | 66.7% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Falls | 6.0 mi | 27.2% (±31.5 points) | Lower |
| Hampton | 6.5 mi | 56.8% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hampton Falls, NH (27.2%).
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 Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Newbury | 80.4% (±48.5 points) |
| 2 | Rockport | 71.1% (±16.6 points) |
| 3 | Lynnfield | 69.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 4 | Boxford | 67.2% (±56.5 points) |
| 5 | Amesbury | 66.7% (±10.3 points) |
| 6 | Hamilton | 65.8% (±19.0 points) |
| 7 | Salisbury | 61.8% (±11.1 points) |
| 8 | Lawrence | 60.6% (±3.7 points) |
| 9 | Haverhill | 60.3% (±5.2 points) |
| 10 | Lynn | 59.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 11 | Merrimac | 59.3% (±30.6 points) |
| 12 | Peabody | 58.3% (±6.9 points) |
| 13 | Rowley | 57.7% (±26.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Salisbury include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Salisbury (community).
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 Salisbury
Are renters in Salisbury rent-burdened?
61.8% of renting households in Salisbury 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 Salisbury spend on rent?
The median renting household in Salisbury, MA spends 36.8% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salisbury town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salisbury town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salisbury town, Essex 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 Salisbury town, Essex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:59245, in state:25 county:009).
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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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