How many renters in Garden City, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.9% (±18.0 points) of renting households in Garden City, 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 26.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.9% (±18.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.4% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.0% (±5.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Garden City
| Share of income spent on rent | Garden City | Cass County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.9% (±11.0 points) | 12.1% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±9.8 points) | 11.6% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.2% (±16.6 points) | 16.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.0% (±11.1 points) | 13.6% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.5% (±3.4 points) | 12.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.4% (±17.7 points) | 33.2% | 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.
Garden City against Cass County, its state and the nation
| Garden City | Cass County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.9% (±18.0 points) | 46.1% (±5.4 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.4% (±17.7 points) | 33.2% (±4.5 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.0% (±5.6 points) | 28.5% (±1.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,673 (±$17,279) | $51,908 (±$4,137) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $925 (±$152) | $1,205 (±$46) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Garden City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cass County (46.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cass County, Garden City ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 538 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 Garden City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City | — | 38.9% (±18.0 points) | — |
| East Lynne | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Creighton | 8.0 mi | 85.8% (±37.0 points) | Higher |
| Archie | 10 mi | 27.4% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bogard Township | 10 mi | 0.0% (±74.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mingo Township | 10 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisonville | 10 mi | 34.3% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Creek Township (Bates County) | 12 mi | 42.3% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Urich | 13 mi | 8.5% (±47.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Creighton, MO (85.8%).
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 Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lake Annette | 84.7% (±70.9 points) |
| 4 | Raymore | 55.5% (±12.8 points) |
| 5 | Peculiar | 50.4% (±25.8 points) |
| 6 | Baldwin Park | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 7 | Belton | 49.3% (±9.9 points) |
| 8 | Freeman | 43.6% (±35.2 points) |
| 9 | Garden City | 38.9% (±18.0 points) |
| 10 | Pleasant Hill | 38.7% (±16.9 points) |
| 11 | Drexel | 38.3% (±28.1 points) |
| 12 | Harrisonville | 34.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 13 | Archie | 27.4% (±14.6 points) |
| 14 | Cleveland | 12.3% (±16.4 points) |
| 15 (tie) | East Lynne | 0.0% (±116.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Cass 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 Garden City
Are renters in Garden City rent-burdened?
38.9% of renting households in Garden City 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 Garden City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Garden City, MO spends 26.0% (±5.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden City city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden City city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden City city, 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 Garden City city, Missouri (place:26434, 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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