How many renters in University City, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.4% (±6.4 points) of renting households in University City, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.4% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.4% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.2% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in University City
| Share of income spent on rent | University City | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.4% (±4.2 points) | 12.9% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.3% (±4.9 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±4.3 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±3.4 points) | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±2.6 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.4% (±5.8 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.
University City against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| University City | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.4% (±6.4 points) | 48.4% (±1.4 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.4% (±5.8 points) | 39.5% (±1.2 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.2% (±3.0 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $58,447 (±$7,678) | $49,422 (±$1,284) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,319 (±$67) | $1,209 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In University City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Louis County (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Louis County, University City ranks 50 of 92 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 412 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 University City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City | — | 44.4% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Hanley Hills | 1.4 mi | 47.3% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton | 1.5 mi | 39.0% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pagedale | 1.6 mi | 66.2% (±17.2 points) | Higher |
| Vinita Park | 1.6 mi | 41.4% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wellston | 2.1 mi | 51.1% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greendale | 2.2 mi | 50.0% (±61.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bel-Nor | 2.4 mi | 54.9% (±53.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Heights | 2.4 mi | 35.4% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pagedale, MO (66.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Sappington | 48.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 45 | Hanley Hills | 47.3% (±19.8 points) |
| 46 | Creve Coeur | 45.7% (±10.3 points) |
| 47 | Bridgeton | 45.6% (±13.7 points) |
| 48 | Florissant | 45.4% (±7.8 points) |
| 49 | Des Peres | 45.3% (±29.0 points) |
| 50 | University City | 44.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 51 | Lemay | 43.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 52 | Wildwood | 43.6% (±13.6 points) |
| 53 | Edmundson | 43.0% (±20.0 points) |
| 54 | Ballwin | 42.9% (±11.1 points) |
| 55 | Lakeshire | 42.8% (±11.3 points) |
| 56 | Norwood Court | 42.7% (±19.7 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 University City
Are renters in University City rent-burdened?
44.4% of renting households in University 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 University City spend on rent?
The median renting household in University City, MO spends 27.2% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University City city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University City city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University 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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