What percentage of people rent in Amsterdam, NY?
47.0% (±3.8 points) of the occupied homes in Amsterdam, NY are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 3,606 renting households against 4,073 that own their home.
In Amsterdam, the share of households that rent went from 48.9% in 2015–2019 to 47.0% in 2020–2024 (−1.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 47.0% (±3.8 points)
- Renting households
- 3,606 (±360)
- Median renter income
- $40,217 (±$8,486)
Who rents and who owns in Amsterdam
| Amsterdam | Montgomery County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 47.0% (±3.8 points) | 29.6% (±2.0 points) | 45.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 3,606 (±360) | 5,805 (±444) | 3,525,661 (±12,362) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 4,073 (±310) | 13,798 (±392) | 4,196,985 (±19,607) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $40,217 (±$8,486) | $37,124 (±$3,989) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $76,917 (±$11,728) | $82,988 (±$3,783) | $114,563 (±$568) | $100,009 |
In Amsterdam, the renter share is higher than in Montgomery County (29.6%).
It is not measurably different from New York (45.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Montgomery County, Amsterdam ranks 1 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 1,004.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Amsterdam has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 48.9% (±3.0 points) | 47.0% (±3.8 points) | −1.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $817 (±$26) | $1,006 (±$45) | +23.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $37,457 (±$3,910) | $56,178 (±$8,192) | +50.0% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Amsterdam
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | — | 47.0% (±3.8 points) | — |
| Town of Amsterdam | 1.6 mi | 16.3% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Village of Hagaman | 2.5 mi | 19.5% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Village of Fort Johnson | 2.6 mi | 29.0% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Florida | 3.3 mi | 10.1% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Perth | 4.5 mi | 16.4% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
| Village of Broadalbin | 7.9 mi | 14.0% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Glen | 8.6 mi | 7.0% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Mariaville Lake | 8.6 mi | 25.5% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Amsterdam, NY (16.3%), Village of Hagaman, NY (19.5%), Village of Fort Johnson, NY (29.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amsterdam | 47.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 2 | Town of St. Johnsville | 31.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 3 | Town of Palatine | 26.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 4 | Town of Minden | 21.6% (±6.4 points) |
| 5 | Town of Canajoharie | 20.1% (±4.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Mohawk | 19.8% (±6.6 points) |
| 7 | Town of Amsterdam | 16.3% (±6.5 points) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Amsterdam
How many renters are there in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has an estimated 3,606 (±360) renting households, 47.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam, the share of households that rent went from 48.9% in 2015–2019 to 47.0% in 2020–2024 (−1.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Amsterdam?
A renting household in Amsterdam has 2.2 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Amsterdam?
The median renting household in Amsterdam, NY has an income of $40,217 (±$8,486) a year, against $76,917 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amsterdam city, Montgomery County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amsterdam city, Montgomery County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Amsterdam city, Montgomery County, New York
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Amsterdam city, Montgomery County, New York
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Amsterdam city, Montgomery County, New York
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Amsterdam city, Montgomery County, New York (county subdivision:02066, in state:36 county:057).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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