How many renters in Buckner, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in Buckner, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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47.3% (±14.9 points) of renting households in Buckner, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

36.4% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 47.3% (±14.9 points)
Paying 35% or more: 36.4% (±11.5 points)
Median share of income: 29.3% (±3.6 points)

Rent as a share of income in Buckner

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	Buckner	Jackson County	Missouri	United States
Less than 15%	5.8% (±5.9 points)	11.5%	15.2%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	18.9% (±11.2 points)	12.4%	14.0%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	9.1% (±9.7 points)	13.1%	13.5%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	18.9% (±12.3 points)	12.3%	11.8%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	10.9% (±9.5 points)	9.5%	9.0%	9.2%
35% or more	36.4% (±11.5 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.

Buckner against Jackson County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Buckner	Jackson County	Missouri	United States
Paying 30% or more	47.3% (±14.9 points)	50.6% (±1.6 points)	45.6% (±0.6 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	36.4% (±11.5 points)	41.1% (±1.4 points)	36.6% (±0.5 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	29.3% (±3.6 points)	30.3% (±0.8 points)	28.1% (±0.2 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$41,563 (±$18,077)	$45,021 (±$1,309)	$43,288 (±$509)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$986 (±$99)	$1,197 (±$12)	$1,033 (±$6)	$1,413

In Buckner, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jackson County (50.6%).

It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).

In Jackson County, Buckner ranks 5 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 364 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 Buckner

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Buckner
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
Buckner	—	47.3% (±14.9 points)	—
Sibley	3.0 mi	25.0% (±115.9 points)	Not measurably different
Levasy	3.7 mi	0.0% (±137.6 points)	Not measurably different
Napoleon	5.8 mi	0.0% (±141.4 points)	Not measurably different
Orrick	6.8 mi	7.8% (±7.6 points)	Lower
Grain Valley	8.2 mi	37.8% (±12.1 points)	Not measurably different
Fleming	8.9 mi	0.0% (±141.4 points)	Not measurably different
Independence	8.9 mi	53.2% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Blue Springs	9.1 mi	38.2% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Orrick, MO (7.8%).

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
1	Independence	53.2% (±4.7 points)
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)

Showing 11 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 Buckner

Are renters in Buckner rent-burdened?

47.3% of renting households in Buckner 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 Buckner spend on rent?

The median renting household in Buckner, MO spends 29.3% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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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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