How many renters in West Boylston, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
29.9% (±14.5 points) of renting households in West Boylston, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 29.9% (±14.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.1% (±12.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Boylston
| Share of income spent on rent | West Boylston | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.1% (±8.3 points) | 12.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.8% (±9.1 points) | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.7% (±7.4 points) | 12.9% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.6% (±12.7 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±6.6 points) | 10.1% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.1% (±12.9 points) | 40.5% | 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.
West Boylston against Worcester County, its state and the nation
| West Boylston | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 29.9% (±14.5 points) | 50.6% (±1.6 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.1% (±12.9 points) | 40.5% (±1.4 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±4.8 points) | 30.3% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,923 (±$14,516) | $52,395 (±$1,518) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,261 (±$154) | $1,426 (±$19) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In West Boylston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Worcester County (50.6%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Worcester County, West Boylston ranks 53 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 313 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 West Boylston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Boylston | — | 29.9% (±14.5 points) | — |
| Boylston | 3.7 mi | 45.0% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holden | 4.1 mi | 42.4% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 5.4 mi | 46.0% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 5.7 mi | 40.3% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton (community) | 6.1 mi | 50.7% (±10.0 points) | Higher |
| South Lancaster | 6.5 mi | 63.5% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shrewsbury | 6.9 mi | 44.2% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worcester | 7.0 mi | 54.2% (±2.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clinton (community), MA (50.7%), Worcester, MA (54.2%).
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 Worcester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Barre | 38.2% (±28.5 points) |
| 48 | Millville | 36.2% (±22.8 points) |
| 49 | East Brookfield | 34.3% (±32.3 points) |
| 50 | Douglas | 33.9% (±20.9 points) |
| 51 | Southborough | 32.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 52 | West Brookfield | 30.2% (±21.4 points) |
| 53 | West Boylston | 29.9% (±14.5 points) |
| 54 (tie) | Leicester | 29.7% (±17.3 points) |
| 54 (tie) | Warren | 29.7% (±21.4 points) |
| 56 | Oakham | 27.8% (±61.0 points) |
| 57 | Paxton | 26.3% (±38.0 points) |
| 58 | Uxbridge | 25.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 59 | Petersham | 20.0% (±91.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Worcester 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 West Boylston
Are renters in West Boylston rent-burdened?
29.9% of renting households in West Boylston 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 West Boylston spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Boylston, MA spends 25.1% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Boylston town, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Boylston town, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Boylston town, Worcester 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 West Boylston town, Worcester County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:75155, in state:25 county:027).
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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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