How many renters in Higginsville, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.1% (±15.9 points) of renting households in Higginsville, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.1% (±15.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.0% (±12.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.2% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Higginsville
| Share of income spent on rent | Higginsville | Lafayette County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.1% (±8.2 points) | 25.8% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 30.7% (±13.9 points) | 10.5% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.9% (±9.2 points) | 13.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±7.4 points) | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±10.1 points) | 8.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.0% (±12.3 points) | 31.9% | 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.
Higginsville against Lafayette County, its state and the nation
| Higginsville | Lafayette County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.1% (±15.9 points) | 40.3% (±7.1 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.0% (±12.3 points) | 31.9% (±6.0 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.2% (±6.7 points) | 25.4% (±2.9 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,350 (±$12,783) | $46,985 (±$4,923) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $980 (±$99) | $928 (±$41) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Higginsville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lafayette County (40.3%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lafayette County, Higginsville ranks 5 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 534 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 Higginsville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higginsville | — | 39.1% (±15.9 points) | — |
| Corder | 5.3 mi | 25.0% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mayview | 5.8 mi | 20.0% (±101.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dover | 9.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alma | 9.8 mi | 52.0% (±67.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concordia | 10 mi | 42.4% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 11 mi | 46.1% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blackburn | 13 mi | 10.5% (±72.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Odessa | 14 mi | 27.9% (±16.9 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 Lafayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bates City | 62.6% (±44.6 points) |
| 2 | Alma | 52.0% (±67.3 points) |
| 3 | Lexington | 46.1% (±18.8 points) |
| 4 | Concordia | 42.4% (±17.9 points) |
| 5 | Higginsville | 39.1% (±15.9 points) |
| 6 | Odessa | 27.9% (±16.9 points) |
| 7 | Waverly | 27.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 8 | Corder | 25.0% (±32.9 points) |
| 9 | Wellington | 21.8% (±30.6 points) |
| 10 | Mayview | 20.0% (±101.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Dover | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Lafayette 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 Higginsville
Are renters in Higginsville rent-burdened?
39.1% of renting households in Higginsville 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 Higginsville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Higginsville, MO spends 24.2% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Higginsville city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Higginsville city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Higginsville 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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