How many renters in Platte City, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.2% (±16.6 points) of renting households in Platte City, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.2% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.0% (±15.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.1% (±11.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Platte City
| Share of income spent on rent | Platte City | Platte County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.9% (±10.9 points) | 12.4% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±7.7 points) | 18.6% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±7.5 points) | 16.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.3% (±7.1 points) | 11.4% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.2% (±5.3 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.0% (±15.7 points) | 33.4% | 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.
Platte City against Platte County, its state and the nation
| Platte City | Platte County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.2% (±16.6 points) | 41.5% (±4.0 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.0% (±15.7 points) | 33.4% (±3.5 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.1% (±11.2 points) | 26.3% (±1.7 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,979 (±$26,472) | $64,951 (±$3,488) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,226 (±$249) | $1,334 (±$39) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Platte City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Platte County (41.5%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Platte County, Platte City ranks 5 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 248 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 Platte City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte City | — | 53.2% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Tracy | 2.2 mi | 12.1% (±61.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferrelview | 5.8 mi | 49.8% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farley | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±131.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camden Point | 6.4 mi | 6.7% (±80.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 7.8 mi | 37.4% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Leavenworth County) | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgely | 9.0 mi | 77.8% (±106.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weatherby Lake | 9.2 mi | 71.1% (±63.2 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 Platte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iatan | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Edgerton | 79.5% (±47.3 points) |
| 3 | Ridgely | 77.8% (±106.6 points) |
| 4 | Weatherby Lake | 71.1% (±63.2 points) |
| 5 | Platte City | 53.2% (±16.6 points) |
| 6 | Dearborn | 52.7% (±26.2 points) |
| 7 | Ferrelview | 49.8% (±15.8 points) |
| 8 | Houston Lake | 45.5% (±105.7 points) |
| 9 | Northmoor | 44.5% (±31.8 points) |
| 10 | Riverside | 39.2% (±13.9 points) |
| 11 | Parkville | 38.8% (±20.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Platte 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 Platte City
Are renters in Platte City rent-burdened?
53.2% of renting households in Platte 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 Platte City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Platte City, MO spends 33.1% (±11.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platte City city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platte City city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platte City 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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