How many renters in Velda City, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.4% (±22.9 points) of renting households in Velda City, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.4% (±22.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.5% (±19.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.9% (±22.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Velda City
| Share of income spent on rent | Velda City | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.9% (±10.0 points) | 12.9% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±12.8 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.1% (±11.9 points) | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±11.6 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.5% (±19.7 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.
Velda City against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Velda City | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.4% (±22.9 points) | 48.4% (±1.4 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.5% (±19.7 points) | 39.5% (±1.2 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.9% (±22.3 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,932 (±$11,758) | $49,422 (±$1,284) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,218 (±$208) | $1,209 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Velda 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Louis County, Velda City ranks 16 of 92 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 145 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 Velda City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velda City | — | 65.4% (±22.9 points) | — |
| Beverly Hills | 0.3 mi | 72.8% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Velda Village Hills | 0.3 mi | 73.6% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Uplands Park | 0.6 mi | 58.3% (±76.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsdale | 0.7 mi | 40.9% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northwoods | 0.9 mi | 32.8% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Lawn | 1.0 mi | 91.9% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pasadena Hills | 1.0 mi | 20.0% (±20.3 points) | Lower |
| Normandy | 1.0 mi | 75.2% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pasadena Hills, MO (20.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Woodson Terrace | 68.8% (±29.4 points) |
| 11 | Flordell Hills | 67.5% (±20.2 points) |
| 12 | Pagedale | 66.2% (±17.2 points) |
| 13 | Bellefontaine Neighbors | 65.8% (±13.3 points) |
| 14 | St. John | 65.6% (±21.3 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Jennings | 65.4% (±10.3 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Velda City | 65.4% (±22.9 points) |
| 17 | Calverton Park | 64.7% (±31.0 points) |
| 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) |
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 Velda City
Are renters in Velda City rent-burdened?
65.4% of renting households in Velda 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 Velda City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Velda City, MO spends 40.9% (±22.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Velda City city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Velda City city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Velda 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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