How many renters in Ballwin, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.9% (±11.1 points) of renting households in Ballwin, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.9% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.9% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ballwin
| Share of income spent on rent | Ballwin | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.4% (±6.8 points) | 12.9% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.9% (±8.2 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.8% (±5.8 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±6.7 points) | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±6.2 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.9% (±9.2 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.
Ballwin against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Ballwin | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.9% (±11.1 points) | 48.4% (±1.4 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.9% (±9.2 points) | 39.5% (±1.2 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±3.8 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,151 (±$8,680) | $49,422 (±$1,284) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,418 (±$70) | $1,209 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Ballwin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Louis County (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Louis County, Ballwin ranks 54 of 92 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 431 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 Ballwin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballwin | — | 42.9% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Winchester | 1.3 mi | 33.3% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellisville | 2.1 mi | 52.9% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester | 2.5 mi | 42.2% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Oaks | 3.3 mi | 24.5% (±14.3 points) | Lower |
| Valley Park | 4.3 mi | 55.2% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterfield | 4.6 mi | 36.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town and Country | 4.6 mi | 40.6% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Des Peres | 5.7 mi | 45.3% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Twin Oaks, MO (24.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Florissant | 45.4% (±7.8 points) |
| 49 | Des Peres | 45.3% (±29.0 points) |
| 50 | University City | 44.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 51 | Lemay | 43.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 52 | Wildwood | 43.6% (±13.6 points) |
| 53 | Edmundson | 43.0% (±20.0 points) |
| 54 | Ballwin | 42.9% (±11.1 points) |
| 55 | Lakeshire | 42.8% (±11.3 points) |
| 56 | Norwood Court | 42.7% (±19.7 points) |
| 57 | Mehlville | 42.5% (±9.5 points) |
| 58 | Manchester | 42.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 59 | Vinita Park | 41.4% (±23.4 points) |
| 60 | Concord | 41.3% (±15.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 92 places in St. Louis 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 Ballwin
Are renters in Ballwin rent-burdened?
42.9% of renting households in Ballwin 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 Ballwin spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ballwin, MO spends 27.1% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ballwin city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ballwin city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ballwin city, Missouri
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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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