How many renters in Wentzville, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.7% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Wentzville, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.7% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.1% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wentzville
| Share of income spent on rent | Wentzville | St. Charles County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.2% (±4.4 points) | 13.1% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.0% (±5.6 points) | 15.9% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±5.3 points) | 15.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.0% (±6.9 points) | 12.6% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.6% (±5.5 points) | 7.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.1% (±8.3 points) | 34.5% | 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.
Wentzville against St. Charles County, its state and the nation
| Wentzville | St. Charles County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.7% (±10.0 points) | 42.4% (±2.5 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.1% (±8.3 points) | 34.5% (±2.3 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±2.8 points) | 27.0% (±0.9 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,079 (±$4,688) | $60,104 (±$2,204) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,345 (±$83) | $1,370 (±$21) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Wentzville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Charles County (42.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Charles County, Wentzville ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 270 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 Wentzville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentzville | — | 51.7% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Flint Hill | 3.3 mi | 30.0% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Josephville | 4.5 mi | 88.9% (±55.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foristell | 4.8 mi | 39.5% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake St. Louis | 5.2 mi | 32.5% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| New Melle | 6.8 mi | 70.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Paul | 7.4 mi | 33.3% (±93.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chain of Rocks | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| O'Fallon | 8.4 mi | 42.0% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake St. Louis, MO (32.5%).
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. Charles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josephville | 88.9% (±55.2 points) |
| 2 | Weldon Spring | 74.4% (±30.8 points) |
| 3 | New Melle | 70.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 4 | Cottleville | 64.1% (±29.0 points) |
| 5 | Wentzville | 51.7% (±10.0 points) |
| 6 | Dardenne Prairie | 49.7% (±25.8 points) |
| 7 | St. Peters | 48.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 8 | O'Fallon | 42.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 9 | Foristell | 39.5% (±28.5 points) |
| 10 | St. Charles | 39.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 11 | St. Paul | 33.3% (±93.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in St. Charles 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 Wentzville
Are renters in Wentzville rent-burdened?
51.7% of renting households in Wentzville 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 Wentzville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wentzville, MO spends 30.6% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentzville city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentzville city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentzville 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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