How many renters in Affton, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.9% (±8.6 points) of renting households in Affton, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.9% (±8.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.5% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.2% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Affton
| Share of income spent on rent | Affton | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.2% (±7.4 points) | 12.9% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.7% (±7.9 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±5.9 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.0% (±7.3 points) | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±6.3 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.5% (±5.8 points) | 39.5% | 36.6% | 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.
Affton against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Affton | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.9% (±8.6 points) | 48.4% (±1.4 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.5% (±5.8 points) | 39.5% (±1.2 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.2% (±3.7 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,118 (±$10,396) | $49,422 (±$1,284) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,015 (±$81) | $1,209 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Affton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in St. Louis County (48.4%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (45.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Louis County, Affton ranks 76 of 92 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 686 of 1,105.
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 Affton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affton | — | 31.9% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Lakeshire | 0.9 mi | 42.8% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilbur Park | 1.0 mi | 35.0% (±64.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. George | 1.2 mi | 25.4% (±51.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marlborough | 1.4 mi | 40.3% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grantwood Village | 1.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Park | 1.9 mi | 50.5% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bella Villa | 2.3 mi | 60.0% (±25.2 points) | Higher |
| Lemay | 2.5 mi | 43.8% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bella Villa, MO (60.0%).
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 St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Richmond Heights | 35.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 71 | Wilbur Park | 35.0% (±64.7 points) |
| 72 (tie) | Brentwood | 33.3% (±11.7 points) |
| 72 (tie) | Winchester | 33.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 74 | Northwoods | 32.8% (±32.1 points) |
| 75 | Olivette | 32.4% (±16.2 points) |
| 76 | Affton | 31.9% (±8.6 points) |
| 77 | Dellwood | 31.8% (±22.1 points) |
| 78 | Charlack | 29.5% (±16.3 points) |
| 79 | Maryland Heights | 27.1% (±5.9 points) |
| 80 | Maplewood | 26.6% (±8.2 points) |
| 81 | Rock Hill | 26.2% (±19.1 points) |
| 82 | St. George | 25.4% (±51.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 92 places in St. Louis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Affton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Affton
Are renters in Affton rent-burdened?
31.9% of renting households in Affton 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 Affton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Affton, MO spends 23.2% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Affton CDP, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Affton CDP, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Affton CDP, Missouri
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 Affton CDP, Missouri (place:00280, in state:29).
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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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