How many renters in Pittsfield (community), NH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.0% (±28.2 points) of renting households in Pittsfield (community), NH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.0% (±28.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.2% (±22.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.3% (±6.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pittsfield (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Pittsfield (community) | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.6% (±2.0 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 13.7% | 13.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.4% (±19.6 points) | 13.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±10.2 points) | 16.0% | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.8% (±16.7 points) | 8.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.2% (±22.7 points) | 36.6% | 38.4% | 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.
Pittsfield (community) against Merrimack County, its state and the nation
| Pittsfield (community) | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.0% (±28.2 points) | 44.9% (±3.4 points) | 48.2% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.2% (±22.7 points) | 36.6% (±3.0 points) | 38.4% (±1.1 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.3% (±6.1 points) | 28.4% (±0.9 points) | 29.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,542 (±$20,538) | $54,371 (±$6,449) | $58,605 (±$1,528) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,236 (±$216) | $1,360 (±$37) | $1,491 (±$15) | $1,413 |
In Pittsfield (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Merrimack County (44.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Merrimack County, Pittsfield (community) ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 10 of 53.
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 Pittsfield (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield (community) | — | 66.0% (±28.2 points) | — |
| Chichester | 4.6 mi | 55.6% (±35.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barnstead | 5.0 mi | 47.6% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loudon | 5.9 mi | 45.4% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Epsom | 6.6 mi | 71.2% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northwood | 8.2 mi | 23.7% (±21.0 points) | Lower |
| Strafford | 8.3 mi | 76.4% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilmanton | 9.3 mi | 57.2% (±62.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pembroke | 11 mi | 48.3% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Northwood, NH (23.7%).
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 Merrimack County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New London (community) | 71.7% (±37.3 points) |
| 2 | Pittsfield (community) | 66.0% (±28.2 points) |
| 3 | Henniker (community) | 61.3% (±26.7 points) |
| 4 | Contoocook | 56.3% (±50.0 points) |
| 5 | Suncook | 48.2% (±15.0 points) |
| 6 | Hooksett (community) | 45.9% (±20.5 points) |
| 7 | South Hooksett | 36.1% (±24.1 points) |
Pittsfield (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Pittsfield, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Are renters in Pittsfield (community) rent-burdened?
66.0% of renting households in Pittsfield (community) 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 Pittsfield (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pittsfield (community), NH spends 34.3% (±6.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield CDP, New Hampshire
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield CDP, New Hampshire
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield CDP, New Hampshire
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 Pittsfield CDP, New Hampshire (place:61860, in state:33).
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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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