How many renters in Boulder City, NV pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.2% (±13.9 points) of renting households in Boulder City, NV spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.2% (±13.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.9% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.5% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Boulder City
| Share of income spent on rent | Boulder City | Clark County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.8% (±6.7 points) | 8.8% | 9.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.2% (±5.2 points) | 10.6% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±6.5 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.4% (±6.9 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.3% (±8.6 points) | 9.3% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.9% (±10.9 points) | 48.4% | 46.4% | 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.
Boulder City against Clark County, its state and the nation
| Boulder City | Clark County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.2% (±13.9 points) | 57.7% (±0.8 points) | 55.8% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.9% (±10.9 points) | 48.4% (±0.7 points) | 46.4% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.5% (±5.3 points) | 34.1% (±0.4 points) | 33.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,267 (±$11,799) | $54,645 (±$885) | $55,456 (±$849) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,427 (±$100) | $1,626 (±$11) | $1,597 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Boulder City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clark County (57.7%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (55.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clark County, Boulder City ranks 12 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 28 of 66.
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 Boulder City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder City | — | 53.2% (±13.9 points) | — |
| Henderson | 13 mi | 56.5% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitney | 19 mi | 54.3% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise | 21 mi | 61.6% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enterprise | 21 mi | 53.0% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winchester | 24 mi | 58.6% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunrise Manor | 24 mi | 63.1% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley | 26 mi | 55.6% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nellis AFB | 29 mi | 61.4% (±14.7 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 Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Winchester | 58.6% (±5.5 points) |
| 7 | Las Vegas | 58.5% (±1.6 points) |
| 8 | North Las Vegas | 57.4% (±2.9 points) |
| 9 | Henderson | 56.5% (±2.7 points) |
| 10 | Spring Valley | 55.6% (±2.4 points) |
| 11 | Whitney | 54.3% (±7.1 points) |
| 12 | Boulder City | 53.2% (±13.9 points) |
| 13 | Enterprise | 53.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 14 | Mesquite | 46.5% (±10.6 points) |
| 15 | Summerlin South | 45.3% (±8.1 points) |
| 16 | Moapa Valley | 35.3% (±16.1 points) |
| 17 | Indian Springs | 31.7% (±50.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Clark 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 Boulder City
Are renters in Boulder City rent-burdened?
53.2% of renting households in Boulder 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 Boulder City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Boulder City, NV spends 31.5% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boulder City city, Nevada
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boulder City city, Nevada
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boulder City city, Nevada
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 Boulder City city, Nevada (place:06500, in state:32).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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