How many renters in Winchester, NH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.0% (±18.7 points) of renting households in Winchester, NH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.0% (±18.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.6% (±17.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Winchester
| Share of income spent on rent | Winchester | Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.2% (±13.3 points) | 10.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.5% (±14.0 points) | 13.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 23.3% (±15.6 points) | 14.1% | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±6.8 points) | 10.7% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.6% (±17.4 points) | 38.0% | 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.
Winchester against Cheshire County, its state and the nation
| Winchester | Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.0% (±18.7 points) | 48.7% (±4.7 points) | 48.2% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.6% (±17.4 points) | 38.0% (±4.2 points) | 38.4% (±1.1 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±4.9 points) | 29.5% (±1.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,923 (±$24,963) | $48,250 (±$6,600) | $58,605 (±$1,528) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,209 (±$143) | $1,276 (±$54) | $1,491 (±$15) | $1,413 |
In Winchester, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cheshire County (48.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cheshire County, Winchester ranks 11 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 117 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 Winchester
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | — | 45.0% (±18.7 points) | — |
| Hinsdale (community) | 4.7 mi | 67.0% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield (community) | 5.4 mi | 62.4% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hinsdale | 5.7 mi | 63.8% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon | 6.7 mi | 26.3% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Swanzey | 6.7 mi | 70.8% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swanzey | 6.9 mi | 67.6% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterfield | 7.2 mi | 83.7% (±39.1 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 Cheshire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Swanzey | 67.6% (±17.4 points) |
| 6 | Hinsdale | 63.8% (±27.1 points) |
| 7 | Stoddard | 52.6% (±80.6 points) |
| 8 | Walpole | 51.6% (±24.8 points) |
| 9 | Marlborough | 50.4% (±22.5 points) |
| 10 | Jaffrey | 45.8% (±23.3 points) |
| 11 | Winchester | 45.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 12 | Keene | 44.5% (±7.4 points) |
| 13 | Troy | 43.1% (±26.0 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Nelson | 40.0% (±66.0 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Sullivan | 40.0% (±32.4 points) |
| 16 | Harrisville | 35.0% (±35.7 points) |
| 17 | Surry | 33.3% (±66.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Cheshire County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Winchester include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Winchester (community).
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 Winchester
Are renters in Winchester rent-burdened?
45.0% of renting households in Winchester 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 Winchester spend on rent?
The median renting household in Winchester, NH spends 28.9% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winchester town, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winchester town, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winchester town, Cheshire County, 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 Winchester town, Cheshire County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:85540, in state:33 county:005).
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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