How many renters in Rye, NH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.3% (±20.9 points) of renting households in Rye, NH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.3% (±20.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.8% (±18.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rye
| Share of income spent on rent | Rye | Rockingham County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.9% (±5.5 points) | 10.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.3% (±12.4 points) | 13.6% | 13.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±12.7 points) | 13.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.5% (±14.9 points) | 12.9% | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±10.2 points) | 10.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.8% (±18.2 points) | 39.7% | 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.
Rye against Rockingham County, its state and the nation
| Rye | Rockingham County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.3% (±20.9 points) | 50.3% (±3.5 points) | 48.2% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.8% (±18.2 points) | 39.7% (±3.2 points) | 38.4% (±1.1 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±4.9 points) | 30.1% (±1.3 points) | 29.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $83,203 (±$13,865) | $67,946 (±$3,101) | $58,605 (±$1,528) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,781 (±$156) | $1,687 (±$46) | $1,491 (±$15) | $1,413 |
In Rye, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Rockingham County (50.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Rockingham County, Rye ranks 23 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 122 of 230.
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 Rye
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | — | 44.3% (±20.9 points) | — |
| New Castle | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portsmouth | 3.6 mi | 50.5% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kittery (community) | 4.0 mi | 39.2% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kittery | 6.1 mi | 38.9% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenland | 6.4 mi | 77.3% (±39.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington | 6.6 mi | 62.9% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Hampton | 6.7 mi | 23.5% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Eliot | 8.0 mi | 64.3% (±33.7 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 Rockingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Portsmouth | 50.5% (±7.4 points) |
| 18 | Seabrook | 50.4% (±13.1 points) |
| 19 | Londonderry | 48.9% (±12.2 points) |
| 20 | Kingston | 46.9% (±37.1 points) |
| 21 | Newmarket | 46.4% (±9.5 points) |
| 22 | Salem | 44.5% (±10.3 points) |
| 23 | Rye | 44.3% (±20.9 points) |
| 24 | Hampstead | 44.1% (±21.9 points) |
| 25 | Newfields | 43.3% (±30.9 points) |
| 26 | South Hampton | 30.0% (±62.6 points) |
| 27 | Auburn | 27.6% (±28.4 points) |
| 28 | Hampton Falls | 27.2% (±31.5 points) |
| 29 | Kensington | 24.4% (±53.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Rockingham 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 Rye
Are renters in Rye rent-burdened?
44.3% of renting households in Rye 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 Rye spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rye, NH spends 28.7% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rye town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rye town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rye town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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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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