How many renters in Richmond Heights, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.4% (±8.5 points) of renting households in Richmond Heights, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.4% (±8.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.3% (±6.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.7% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Richmond Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Richmond Heights | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.1% (±10.1 points) | 12.9% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.9% (±6.7 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±5.3 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±4.3 points) | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.1% (±5.4 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.3% (±6.5 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.
Richmond Heights against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Richmond Heights | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.4% (±8.5 points) | 48.4% (±1.4 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.3% (±6.5 points) | 39.5% (±1.2 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.7% (±3.6 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,937 (±$28,576) | $49,422 (±$1,284) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,559 (±$157) | $1,209 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Richmond Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in St. Louis County (48.4%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (45.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Louis County, Richmond Heights ranks 70 of 92 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 617 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 Richmond Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Heights | — | 35.4% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Clayton | 0.9 mi | 39.0% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 1.1 mi | 33.3% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood | 1.4 mi | 26.6% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Hill | 2.4 mi | 26.2% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| University City | 2.4 mi | 44.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ladue | 2.8 mi | 11.3% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shrewsbury | 3.1 mi | 49.8% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Webster Groves | 3.3 mi | 55.9% (±12.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Webster Groves, MO (55.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Marlborough | 40.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 65 | Eureka | 39.7% (±17.6 points) |
| 66 | Clayton | 39.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 67 | Kinloch | 37.7% (±15.6 points) |
| 68 | Cool Valley | 36.3% (±22.0 points) |
| 69 | Chesterfield | 36.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 70 | Richmond Heights | 35.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 71 | Wilbur Park | 35.0% (±64.7 points) |
| 72 (tie) | Brentwood | 33.3% (±11.7 points) |
| 72 (tie) | Winchester | 33.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 74 | Northwoods | 32.8% (±32.1 points) |
| 75 | Olivette | 32.4% (±16.2 points) |
| 76 | Affton | 31.9% (±8.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 92 places in St. Louis 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 Richmond Heights
Are renters in Richmond Heights rent-burdened?
35.4% of renting households in Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Richmond Heights, MO spends 22.7% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond Heights city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond Heights city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond Heights city, 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 Richmond Heights city, Missouri (place:61706, 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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