How many renters in West Dennis, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.1% (±26.4 points) of renting households in West Dennis, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.1% (±26.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.4% (±22.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.3% (±13.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Dennis
| Share of income spent on rent | West Dennis | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.3% (±16.4 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.0% (±9.6 points) | 8.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.4% (±3.8 points) | 8.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±17.1 points) | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±13.4 points) | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.4% (±22.7 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.
West Dennis against Barnstable County, its state and the nation
| West Dennis | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.1% (±26.4 points) | 59.8% (±3.8 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.4% (±22.7 points) | 48.8% (±2.9 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.3% (±13.2 points) | 34.4% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,153 (±$34,464) | $49,249 (±$4,540) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,593 (±$239) | $1,678 (±$60) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In West Dennis, 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, West Dennis ranks 15 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 57 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 West Dennis
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Dennis | — | 59.1% (±26.4 points) | — |
| Dennis Port | 1.5 mi | 57.2% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Yarmouth | 1.8 mi | 81.9% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Dennis | 2.7 mi | 72.4% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yarmouth | 3.2 mi | 75.1% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harwich | 3.6 mi | 85.7% (±30.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yarmouth Port | 4.0 mi | 53.8% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Yarmouth | 4.5 mi | 73.8% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dennis (community) | 4.7 mi | 28.4% (±35.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 21 | Brewster (community) | 46.4% (±34.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Dennis is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Dennis, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in West Dennis
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near West Dennis, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for West Dennis beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near West Dennis, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about West Dennis
Are renters in West Dennis rent-burdened?
59.1% of renting households in West Dennis 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 Dennis spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Dennis, MA spends 34.3% (±13.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Dennis CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Dennis CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Dennis 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 West Dennis CDP, Massachusetts (place:75820, in state:25).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in West Dennis at a glance
- Median rent in West Dennis
- Renters and owners in West Dennis
- Income and affordability in West Dennis
- Home values in West Dennis
- Homeowner costs in West Dennis
- Property taxes in West Dennis
- Types of homes in West Dennis
- Bedrooms in West Dennis
- Age of homes in West Dennis
- Heating fuel in West Dennis
- Commute and cars in West Dennis
- Population growth in West Dennis
- Massachusetts landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Barnstable County
- Massachusetts places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Massachusetts