How many renters in Arlington, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.7% (±16.1 points) of renting households in Arlington, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.7% (±16.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.5% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Arlington
| Share of income spent on rent | Arlington | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.3% (±8.7 points) | 9.3% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.2% (±5.4 points) | 12.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.8% (±5.5 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 22.0% (±13.3 points) | 13.3% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±8.4 points) | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.5% (±13.7 points) | 43.7% | 43.1% | 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.
Arlington against Dutchess County, its state and the nation
| Arlington | Dutchess County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.7% (±16.1 points) | 52.4% (±2.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.5% (±13.7 points) | 43.7% (±2.4 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±4.9 points) | 31.4% (±1.4 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,438 (±$17,335) | $58,654 (±$3,417) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,641 (±$111) | $1,582 (±$45) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Arlington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dutchess County (52.4%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dutchess County, Arlington ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 219 of 407.
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 Arlington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | — | 49.7% (±16.1 points) | — |
| Vassar College | 0.7 mi | 24.7% (±33.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poughkeepsie | 1.1 mi | 60.0% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview (Dutchess County) | 2.6 mi | 52.7% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spackenkill | 3.0 mi | 35.4% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Red Oaks Mill | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±128.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland (community) | 3.7 mi | 49.9% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crown Heights | 4.1 mi | 64.4% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton (community, Ulster County) | 4.6 mi | 7.3% (±24.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milton (community, Ulster County), NY (7.3%).
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 Dutchess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wingdale | 75.4% (±56.4 points) |
| 2 | Crown Heights | 64.4% (±46.0 points) |
| 3 | Merritt Park | 57.8% (±63.6 points) |
| 4 | Pleasant Valley (community) | 57.1% (±21.4 points) |
| 5 | Fairview (Dutchess County) | 52.7% (±17.3 points) |
| 6 | Arlington | 49.7% (±16.1 points) |
| 7 | Hyde Park (community) | 48.3% (±28.3 points) |
| 8 | Myers Corner | 47.0% (±20.6 points) |
| 9 | Pine Plains (community) | 38.3% (±56.4 points) |
| 10 | Hopewell Junction | 37.5% (±52.9 points) |
| 11 | Haviland | 35.7% (±22.1 points) |
| 12 | Spackenkill | 35.4% (±44.9 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Dutchess County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Arlington is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Poughkeepsie, 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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Questions about Arlington
Are renters in Arlington rent-burdened?
49.7% of renting households in Arlington 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 Arlington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Arlington, NY spends 29.9% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington CDP, New York
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 Arlington CDP, New York (place:02616, in state:36).
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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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