How many renters in East Missoula, MT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.5% (±19.0 points) of renting households in East Missoula, MT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.5% (±19.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.1% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Missoula
| Share of income spent on rent | East Missoula | Missoula County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.8% (±21.0 points) | 11.3% | 16.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 14.0% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±12.4 points) | 13.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.9% (±17.1 points) | 13.0% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.4% (±13.4 points) | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.1% (±13.5 points) | 39.5% | 35.5% | 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.
East Missoula against Missoula County, its state and the nation
| East Missoula | Missoula County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.5% (±19.0 points) | 48.1% (±3.5 points) | 44.8% (±1.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.1% (±13.5 points) | 39.5% (±3.1 points) | 35.5% (±1.1 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±5.3 points) | 29.3% (±1.1 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,716 (±$23,176) | $49,309 (±$3,030) | $48,192 (±$1,103) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,050 (±$156) | $1,190 (±$32) | $1,081 (±$14) | $1,413 |
In East Missoula, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Missoula County (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (44.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Missoula County, East Missoula ranks 6 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 80 of 161.
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 East Missoula
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Missoula | — | 39.5% (±19.0 points) | — |
| Bonner-West Riverside | 2.8 mi | 43.4% (±32.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Missoula | 3.7 mi | 50.0% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orchard Homes | 6.4 mi | 31.7% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wye | 10 mi | 12.6% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lolo | 11 mi | 55.7% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 13 mi | 0.0% (±55.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frenchtown | 17 mi | 40.3% (±36.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stevensville | 27 mi | 42.2% (±17.3 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 Missoula County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seeley Lake | 65.1% (±50.8 points) |
| 2 | Lolo | 55.7% (±22.1 points) |
| 3 | Missoula | 50.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 4 | Bonner-West Riverside | 43.4% (±32.7 points) |
| 5 | Frenchtown | 40.3% (±36.4 points) |
| 6 | East Missoula | 39.5% (±19.0 points) |
| 7 | Orchard Homes | 31.7% (±17.0 points) |
| 8 | Wye | 12.6% (±26.4 points) |
| 9 | Clinton | 0.0% (±55.3 points) |
East Missoula 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 East Missoula
Are renters in East Missoula rent-burdened?
39.5% of renting households in East Missoula 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 East Missoula spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Missoula, MT spends 27.4% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Missoula CDP, Montana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Missoula CDP, Montana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Missoula CDP, Montana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for East Missoula CDP, Montana (place:23200, in state:30).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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