How many renters in Spanish Lake, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.1% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Spanish Lake, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.1% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.0% (±8.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Spanish Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | Spanish Lake | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | 12.9% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.0% (±5.6 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±6.0 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±4.1 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 | 46.0% (±8.4 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.
Spanish Lake against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Spanish Lake | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.1% (±10.0 points) | 48.4% (±1.4 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.0% (±8.4 points) | 39.5% (±1.2 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±3.1 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,898 (±$4,470) | $49,422 (±$1,284) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,160 (±$78) | $1,209 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Spanish Lake, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in St. Louis County (48.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Louis County, Spanish Lake ranks 24 of 92 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 193 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 Spanish Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Lake | — | 59.1% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Glasgow Village | 2.2 mi | 76.9% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors | 2.7 mi | 65.8% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverview | 3.1 mi | 51.3% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Black Jack | 3.1 mi | 49.2% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castle Point | 3.1 mi | 64.3% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moline Acres | 3.5 mi | 62.2% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dellwood | 4.3 mi | 31.8% (±22.1 points) | Lower |
| West Alton | 5.1 mi | 4.8% (±69.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dellwood, MO (31.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Ferguson | 64.6% (±10.9 points) |
| 19 | Castle Point | 64.3% (±27.7 points) |
| 20 | Moline Acres | 62.2% (±21.7 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Bella Villa | 60.0% (±25.2 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Oakland | 60.0% (±20.9 points) |
| 23 | Berkeley | 59.3% (±14.1 points) |
| 24 | Spanish Lake | 59.1% (±10.0 points) |
| 25 | Hazelwood | 58.6% (±12.3 points) |
| 26 | Uplands Park | 58.3% (±76.8 points) |
| 27 | Country Club Hills | 58.1% (±25.1 points) |
| 28 | Webster Groves | 55.9% (±12.1 points) |
| 29 | Valley Park | 55.2% (±13.8 points) |
| 30 | Bel-Nor | 54.9% (±53.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 92 places in St. Louis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Spanish Lake 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 Spanish Lake
Are renters in Spanish Lake rent-burdened?
59.1% of renting households in Spanish Lake 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 Spanish Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Spanish Lake, MO spends 33.5% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spanish Lake CDP, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spanish Lake CDP, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spanish Lake CDP, 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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