How many renters in Westford, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Westford, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.4% (±8.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westford
| Share of income spent on rent | Westford | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±5.6 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.9% (±8.8 points) | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.7% (±5.2 points) | 14.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.7% (±7.6 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.6% (±5.9 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.4% (±8.6 points) | 37.6% | 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.
Westford against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Westford | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±10.4 points) | 47.1% (±1.1 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.4% (±8.6 points) | 37.6% (±1.0 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±3.6 points) | 28.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,816 (±$31,482) | $84,135 (±$1,906) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,436 (±$422) | $2,201 (±$17) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Westford, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Middlesex County (47.1%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Westford ranks 22 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 153 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 Westford
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westford | — | 53.0% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Chelmsford | 3.7 mi | 51.7% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littleton Common | 3.9 mi | 50.3% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littleton | 4.3 mi | 55.8% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlisle | 5.2 mi | 77.0% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tyngsborough | 5.7 mi | 72.2% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groton (community) | 6.6 mi | 50.6% (±52.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groton | 6.6 mi | 43.8% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunstable | 7.0 mi | 60.0% (±54.5 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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Littleton | 55.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 17 | Woburn | 55.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 18 | Ashland | 55.2% (±15.8 points) |
| 19 | Holliston | 53.5% (±21.9 points) |
| 20 | Framingham | 53.4% (±5.1 points) |
| 21 | Concord | 53.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 22 | Westford | 53.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 23 | Lowell | 52.4% (±3.6 points) |
| 24 | Chelmsford | 51.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 25 | Malden | 51.2% (±4.9 points) |
| 26 | Townsend | 50.5% (±19.6 points) |
| 27 | Burlington | 50.4% (±8.1 points) |
| 28 | Melrose | 50.3% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Middlesex 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 Westford
Are renters in Westford rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Westford 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 Westford spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westford, MA spends 31.3% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westford town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westford town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westford town, Middlesex 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 Westford town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:76135, in state:25 county:017).
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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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