How many renters in Gerald, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.3% (±20.3 points) of renting households in Gerald, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.3% (±20.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.2% (±16.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.1% (±12.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gerald
| Share of income spent on rent | Gerald | Franklin County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.1% (±16.3 points) | 21.0% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 25.5% (±16.7 points) | 15.8% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.8% (±5.7 points) | 12.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.3% (±5.6 points) | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±11.6 points) | 8.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.2% (±16.6 points) | 31.6% | 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.
Gerald against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Gerald | Franklin County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.3% (±20.3 points) | 40.1% (±4.3 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.2% (±16.6 points) | 31.6% (±3.8 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.1% (±12.6 points) | 25.3% (±1.8 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,024 (±$17,302) | $45,672 (±$3,366) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $842 (±$84) | $893 (±$26) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Gerald, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Franklin County (40.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Gerald ranks 8 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 478 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 Gerald
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald | — | 41.3% (±20.3 points) | — |
| Rosebud | 4.0 mi | 37.2% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leslie | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Owensville | 9.7 mi | 43.6% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove Village | 15 mi | 48.1% (±43.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Haven | 15 mi | 44.6% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan | 16 mi | 41.0% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Sullivan | 16 mi | 47.0% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Cloud | 17 mi | 60.0% (±80.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Villa Ridge | 59.3% (±31.6 points) |
| 3 | St. Clair | 53.6% (±17.3 points) |
| 4 | Parkway | 49.3% (±24.9 points) |
| 5 | Oak Grove Village | 48.1% (±43.2 points) |
| 6 | Washington | 47.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 7 | New Haven | 44.6% (±20.2 points) |
| 8 | Gerald | 41.3% (±20.3 points) |
| 9 | Sullivan | 41.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 10 | Gray Summit | 40.1% (±25.1 points) |
| 11 | Berger | 38.5% (±42.1 points) |
| 12 | Union | 24.8% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Leslie | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Miramiguoa Park | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Franklin 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 Gerald
Are renters in Gerald rent-burdened?
41.3% of renting households in Gerald 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 Gerald spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gerald, MO spends 22.1% (±12.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gerald city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gerald city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gerald 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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