How many renters in Wildwood, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.6% (±13.6 points) of renting households in Wildwood, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.6% (±13.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.7% (±13.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.4% (±9.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wildwood
| Share of income spent on rent | Wildwood | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±9.8 points) | 12.9% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 27.2% (±12.4 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±6.1 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.0% (±5.1 points) | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.9% (±3.3 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.7% (±13.2 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.
Wildwood against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Wildwood | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.6% (±13.6 points) | 48.4% (±1.4 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.7% (±13.2 points) | 39.5% (±1.2 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.4% (±9.0 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $80,407 (±$14,788) | $49,422 (±$1,284) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,661 (±$185) | $1,209 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Wildwood, 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, Wildwood ranks 52 of 92 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 421 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 Wildwood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | — | 43.6% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Ellisville | 4.4 mi | 52.9% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eureka | 5.6 mi | 39.7% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ballwin | 6.5 mi | 42.9% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterfield | 7.5 mi | 36.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winchester | 7.7 mi | 33.3% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pacific | 8.0 mi | 62.1% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester | 8.7 mi | 42.2% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Oaks | 9.0 mi | 24.5% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 57 | Mehlville | 42.5% (±9.5 points) |
| 58 | Manchester | 42.2% (±16.4 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 Wildwood
Are renters in Wildwood rent-burdened?
43.6% of renting households in Wildwood 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 Wildwood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wildwood, MO spends 25.4% (±9.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood 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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