How many renters in Swansea, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.2% (±17.8 points) of renting households in Swansea, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.2% (±17.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.2% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.4% (±7.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Swansea
| Share of income spent on rent | Swansea | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±7.2 points) | 14.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.7% (±8.0 points) | 11.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±10.0 points) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.1% (±6.1 points) | 10.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.0% (±11.8 points) | 9.9% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.2% (±13.3 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.
Swansea against Bristol County, its state and the nation
| Swansea | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.2% (±17.8 points) | 52.2% (±1.7 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.2% (±13.3 points) | 42.3% (±1.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.4% (±7.2 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,907 (±$21,227) | $45,612 (±$1,729) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,226 (±$84) | $1,245 (±$19) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Swansea, 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, Swansea ranks 5 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 89 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 Swansea
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea | — | 58.2% (±17.8 points) | — |
| Somerset (community) | 2.9 mi | 58.3% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somerset | 2.9 mi | 58.3% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren | 3.2 mi | 54.6% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington | 5.7 mi | 55.4% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dighton | 5.9 mi | 11.8% (±13.4 points) | Lower |
| Rehoboth | 6.3 mi | 57.7% (±33.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bristol | 6.5 mi | 37.8% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Fall River | 6.6 mi | 52.5% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dighton, MA (11.8%), Bristol, RI (37.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raynham | 67.1% (±14.9 points) |
| 2 | Acushnet | 65.4% (±17.6 points) |
| 3 | Easton | 60.9% (±13.1 points) |
| 4 | Somerset | 58.3% (±16.8 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 11 of 20 places in Bristol County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Swansea include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Ocean Grove.
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 Swansea
Are renters in Swansea rent-burdened?
58.2% of renting households in Swansea 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 Swansea spend on rent?
The median renting household in Swansea, MA spends 33.4% (±7.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swansea town, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swansea town, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swansea town, Bristol 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 Swansea town, Bristol County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:68750, in state:25 county:005).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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