How many renters in Westfield, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.5% (±7.4 points) of renting households in Westfield, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.5% (±7.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.1% (±6.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.5% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Westfield | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.8% (±5.8 points) | 13.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±4.2 points) | 9.6% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±4.8 points) | 10.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±4.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±3.8 points) | 9.7% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.1% (±6.3 points) | 44.3% | 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.
Westfield against Hampden County, its state and the nation
| Westfield | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.5% (±7.4 points) | 54.0% (±1.9 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.1% (±6.3 points) | 44.3% (±1.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.5% (±2.8 points) | 32.1% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,755 (±$3,438) | $36,774 (±$1,012) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,117 (±$60) | $1,136 (±$23) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Westfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hampden County (54.0%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hampden County, Westfield ranks 17 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 226 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 Westfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | — | 46.5% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Russell | 5.2 mi | 25.6% (±44.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Springfield Town | 5.5 mi | 60.1% (±10.1 points) | Higher |
| Southwick | 6.1 mi | 50.9% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southampton | 6.1 mi | 26.2% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 6.9 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Agawam Town | 7.4 mi | 39.9% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holyoke | 7.7 mi | 51.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granville | 8.6 mi | 23.1% (±19.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Granville, MA (23.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Springfield Town, MA (60.1%).
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 Hampden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Holyoke | 51.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 12 | East Longmeadow | 51.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 13 | Southwick | 50.9% (±22.6 points) |
| 14 | Ludlow | 50.7% (±11.8 points) |
| 15 | Montgomery | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 16 | Monson | 48.9% (±21.1 points) |
| 17 | Westfield | 46.5% (±7.4 points) |
| 18 | Agawam Town | 39.9% (±8.6 points) |
| 19 | Hampden | 36.9% (±44.4 points) |
| 20 | Blandford | 29.4% (±88.9 points) |
| 21 | Russell | 25.6% (±44.7 points) |
| 22 | Granville | 23.1% (±19.4 points) |
| 23 | Tolland | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Hampden 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 Westfield
Are renters in Westfield rent-burdened?
46.5% of renting households in Westfield 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 Westfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westfield, MA spends 28.5% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield city, Massachusetts
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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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