How many renters in Riverside, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.2% (±13.9 points) of renting households in Riverside, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.2% (±13.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.4% (±12.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Riverside
| Share of income spent on rent | Riverside | Platte County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.6% (±9.5 points) | 12.4% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.3% (±7.9 points) | 18.6% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±7.7 points) | 16.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 27.0% (±9.8 points) | 11.4% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.8% (±5.3 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.4% (±12.9 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.
Riverside against Platte County, its state and the nation
| Riverside | Platte County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.2% (±13.9 points) | 41.5% (±4.0 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.4% (±12.9 points) | 33.4% (±3.5 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±2.3 points) | 26.3% (±1.7 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,936 (±$5,994) | $64,951 (±$3,488) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $959 (±$34) | $1,334 (±$39) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Riverside, 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, Riverside 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 533 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 Riverside
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | — | 39.2% (±13.9 points) | — |
| Houston Lake | 1.4 mi | 45.5% (±105.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northmoor | 1.7 mi | 44.5% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oaks | 3.7 mi | 55.6% (±91.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood Park | 3.9 mi | 10.0% (±103.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Platte Woods | 4.1 mi | 6.1% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| Oakview | 4.2 mi | 20.6% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Waukomis | 4.2 mi | 21.4% (±89.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Platte Woods, MO (6.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Weston | 37.4% (±14.1 points) |
| 13 | Lake Waukomis | 21.4% (±89.4 points) |
| 14 | Tracy | 12.1% (±61.1 points) |
| 15 | Camden Point | 6.7% (±80.8 points) |
| 16 | Platte Woods | 6.1% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 13 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 Riverside
Are renters in Riverside rent-burdened?
39.2% of renting households in Riverside 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 Riverside spend on rent?
The median renting household in Riverside, MO spends 28.0% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverside city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverside city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverside 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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