How many renters in Blue Springs, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.2% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Blue Springs, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.2% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.7% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Blue Springs
| Share of income spent on rent | Blue Springs | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±4.5 points) | 11.5% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.0% (±5.0 points) | 12.4% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.6% (±3.9 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.0% (±4.9 points) | 12.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.5% (±2.2 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.7% (±5.8 points) | 41.1% | 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.
Blue Springs against Jackson County, its state and the nation
| Blue Springs | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.2% (±6.2 points) | 50.6% (±1.6 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.7% (±5.8 points) | 41.1% (±1.4 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±2.0 points) | 30.3% (±0.8 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,749 (±$6,212) | $45,021 (±$1,309) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,277 (±$63) | $1,197 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Blue Springs, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Jackson County (50.6%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (45.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Jackson County, Blue Springs ranks 8 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 557 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 Blue Springs
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs | — | 38.2% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Lake Tapawingo | 2.6 mi | 37.5% (±110.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grain Valley | 2.8 mi | 37.8% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Independence | 6.8 mi | 53.2% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Oak Grove | 7.5 mi | 40.7% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Lotawana | 7.5 mi | 13.6% (±17.1 points) | Lower |
| Unity Village | 8.0 mi | 30.3% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lee's Summit | 8.9 mi | 52.8% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
| Buckner | 9.1 mi | 47.3% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Lotawana, MO (13.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Independence, MO (53.2%), Lee's Summit, MO (52.8%).
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 Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Grandview | 52.8% (±8.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Lee's Summit | 52.8% (±6.1 points) |
| 4 | Kansas City | 50.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 5 | Buckner | 47.3% (±14.9 points) |
| 6 | Raytown | 46.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 7 | Oak Grove | 40.7% (±13.1 points) |
| 8 | Blue Springs | 38.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 9 | Grain Valley | 37.8% (±12.1 points) |
| 10 | Lake Tapawingo | 37.5% (±110.6 points) |
| 11 | Blue Summit | 36.0% (±50.3 points) |
| 12 | Unity Village | 30.3% (±22.4 points) |
| 13 | Sugar Creek | 25.8% (±18.0 points) |
| 14 | Sibley | 25.0% (±115.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Jackson 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 Blue Springs
Are renters in Blue Springs rent-burdened?
38.2% of renting households in Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs spend on rent?
The median renting household in Blue Springs, MO spends 26.1% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Springs city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Springs city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Springs 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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