How many renters in Mehlville, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.5% (±9.5 points) of renting households in Mehlville, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.5% (±9.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.5% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mehlville
| Share of income spent on rent | Mehlville | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.2% (±3.6 points) | 12.9% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.0% (±5.9 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.7% (±6.4 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.6% (±4.8 points) | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±5.6 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.5% (±7.7 points) | 39.5% | 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.
Mehlville against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Mehlville | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.5% (±9.5 points) | 48.4% (±1.4 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.5% (±7.7 points) | 39.5% (±1.2 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±2.4 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,914 (±$8,372) | $49,422 (±$1,284) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,066 (±$49) | $1,209 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Mehlville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Louis County (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Louis County, Mehlville ranks 57 of 92 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 445 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 Mehlville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehlville | — | 42.5% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Green Park | 1.9 mi | 50.5% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 2.1 mi | 41.3% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. George | 2.4 mi | 25.4% (±51.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemay | 2.7 mi | 43.8% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeshire | 2.9 mi | 42.8% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bella Villa | 3.3 mi | 60.0% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Affton | 3.4 mi | 31.9% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilbur Park | 3.5 mi | 35.0% (±64.7 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 St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Lemay | 43.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 52 | Wildwood | 43.6% (±13.6 points) |
| 53 | Edmundson | 43.0% (±20.0 points) |
| 54 | Ballwin | 42.9% (±11.1 points) |
| 55 | Lakeshire | 42.8% (±11.3 points) |
| 56 | Norwood Court | 42.7% (±19.7 points) |
| 57 | Mehlville | 42.5% (±9.5 points) |
| 58 | Manchester | 42.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 59 | Vinita Park | 41.4% (±23.4 points) |
| 60 | Concord | 41.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 61 | St. Ann | 41.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 62 | Hillsdale | 40.9% (±24.1 points) |
| 63 | Town and Country | 40.6% (±22.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 92 places in St. Louis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mehlville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Mehlville
Are renters in Mehlville rent-burdened?
42.5% of renting households in Mehlville 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 Mehlville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mehlville, MO spends 27.4% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mehlville CDP, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mehlville CDP, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mehlville CDP, 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 Mehlville CDP, Missouri (place:47180, 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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