How many renters in Auburn, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.0% (±8.3 points) of renting households in Auburn, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.0% (±8.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.1% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.3% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Auburn
| Share of income spent on rent | Auburn | Cayuga County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±4.1 points) | 14.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±3.2 points) | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±3.3 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±3.4 points) | 11.3% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±4.9 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.1% (±6.7 points) | 39.6% | 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.
Auburn against Cayuga County, its state and the nation
| Auburn | Cayuga County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.0% (±8.3 points) | 50.0% (±6.2 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.1% (±6.7 points) | 39.6% (±5.0 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.3% (±2.8 points) | 30.0% (±2.1 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,436 (±$3,701) | $36,725 (±$2,970) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $897 (±$50) | $942 (±$46) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Auburn, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cayuga County (50.0%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cayuga County, Auburn ranks 6 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 249 of 999.
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 Auburn
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | — | 55.0% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Melrose Park | 3.3 mi | 17.9% (±56.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sennett | 3.9 mi | 49.0% (±42.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Fleming | 4.1 mi | 15.7% (±18.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Throop | 4.3 mi | 51.4% (±66.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Owasco | 4.7 mi | 13.9% (±46.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Aurelius | 5.1 mi | 44.0% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Skaneateles | 7.1 mi | 36.8% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Port Byron | 7.7 mi | 59.6% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Fleming, NY (15.7%).
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 Cayuga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Niles | 62.5% (±115.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of Genoa | 58.8% (±23.1 points) |
| 3 | Town of Moravia | 56.8% (±23.1 points) |
| 4 | Town of Montezuma | 56.2% (±22.5 points) |
| 5 | Town of Mentz | 55.2% (±20.6 points) |
| 6 | Auburn | 55.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 7 | Town of Throop | 51.4% (±66.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of Conquest | 51.1% (±58.7 points) |
| 9 | Town of Sennett | 49.0% (±42.2 points) |
| 10 | Town of Brutus | 45.9% (±24.9 points) |
| 11 | Town of Aurelius | 44.0% (±28.0 points) |
| 12 | Town of Sempronius | 43.8% (±31.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 24 places in Cayuga 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Auburn
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Auburn, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Auburn beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Auburn, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Auburn
Are renters in Auburn rent-burdened?
55.0% of renting households in Auburn 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 Auburn spend on rent?
The median renting household in Auburn, NY spends 32.3% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn city, Cayuga County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn city, Cayuga County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn city, Cayuga County, 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 Auburn city, Cayuga County, New York (county subdivision:03078, in state:36 county:011).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Auburn at a glance
- Median rent in Auburn
- Rent by bedrooms in Auburn
- Renters and owners in Auburn
- Income and affordability in Auburn
- Home values in Auburn
- Homeowner costs in Auburn
- Property taxes in Auburn
- Types of homes in Auburn
- Bedrooms in Auburn
- Age of homes in Auburn
- Vacancy rate in Auburn
- Heating fuel in Auburn
- Commute and cars in Auburn
- Crime reported to police in Auburn
- Population growth in Auburn
- How long people stay in Auburn
- Crowding and facilities in Auburn
- New York landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Cayuga County
- New York places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in New York