How many renters in Pleasant Hill, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.7% (±16.9 points) of renting households in Pleasant Hill, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.7% (±16.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.6% (±15.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.4% (±6.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pleasant Hill
| Share of income spent on rent | Pleasant Hill | Cass County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 27.7% (±17.4 points) | 12.1% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±7.5 points) | 11.6% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.9% (±5.9 points) | 16.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.8% (±10.2 points) | 13.6% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±6.4 points) | 12.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.6% (±15.6 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.
Pleasant Hill against Cass County, its state and the nation
| Pleasant Hill | Cass County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.7% (±16.9 points) | 46.1% (±5.4 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.6% (±15.6 points) | 33.2% (±4.5 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.4% (±6.0 points) | 28.5% (±1.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,149 (±$31,634) | $51,908 (±$4,137) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,174 (±$157) | $1,205 (±$46) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Pleasant Hill, 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, Pleasant Hill ranks 10 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 548 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 Pleasant Hill
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill | — | 38.7% (±16.9 points) | — |
| Baldwin Park | 1.6 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood | 4.1 mi | 8.4% (±24.4 points) | Lower |
| Lake Winnebago | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±99.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Jack | 6.5 mi | 24.5% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strasburg | 6.6 mi | 100.0% (±120.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Lotawana | 6.8 mi | 13.6% (±17.1 points) | Lower |
| East Lynne | 9.8 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raymore | 10 mi | 55.5% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greenwood, MO (8.4%), Lake Lotawana, MO (13.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 15 (tie) | Lake Winnebago | 0.0% (±99.8 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 Pleasant Hill
Are renters in Pleasant Hill rent-burdened?
38.7% of renting households in Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pleasant Hill, MO spends 26.4% (±6.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hill city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hill city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hill 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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