How many renters in Beacon, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.4% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Beacon, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.4% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.4% (±9.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.6% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Beacon
| Share of income spent on rent | Beacon | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.0% (±4.8 points) | 9.3% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.4% (±6.3 points) | 12.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.6% (±6.7 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.5% (±4.7 points) | 13.3% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.4% (±9.3 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.
Beacon against Dutchess County, its state and the nation
| Beacon | Dutchess County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.4% (±10.0 points) | 52.4% (±2.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.4% (±9.3 points) | 43.7% (±2.4 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.6% (±5.4 points) | 31.4% (±1.4 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $72,647 (±$12,691) | $58,654 (±$3,417) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,658 (±$145) | $1,582 (±$45) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Beacon, 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, Beacon ranks 16 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 478 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 Beacon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon | — | 46.4% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Town of Fishkill | 2.3 mi | 48.5% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newburgh | 2.8 mi | 59.5% (±7.7 points) | Higher |
| Balmville | 3.5 mi | 45.6% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Windsor (community) | 4.2 mi | 70.2% (±18.6 points) | Higher |
| Village of Fishkill | 4.3 mi | 52.0% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Nelsonville | 5.2 mi | 50.9% (±54.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merritt Park | 5.4 mi | 57.8% (±63.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gardnertown | 5.4 mi | 47.9% (±41.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newburgh, NY (59.5%), New Windsor (community), NY (70.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Town of Pawling | 53.3% (±13.3 points) |
| 11 | Town of Union Vale | 52.1% (±31.3 points) |
| 12 | Town of LaGrange | 51.3% (±24.9 points) |
| 13 | Town of Poughkeepsie | 50.9% (±7.4 points) |
| 14 | Town of Hyde Park | 48.6% (±9.1 points) |
| 15 | Town of Fishkill | 48.5% (±9.1 points) |
| 16 | Beacon | 46.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 17 | Town of Wappinger | 45.8% (±8.0 points) |
| 18 | Town of Beekman | 45.3% (±24.5 points) |
| 19 | Town of Milan | 44.3% (±26.1 points) |
| 20 | Town of East Fishkill | 38.2% (±19.1 points) |
| 21 | Town of Washington | 38.1% (±17.4 points) |
| 22 | Town of Pine Plains | 30.6% (±35.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Dutchess 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 Beacon
Are renters in Beacon rent-burdened?
46.4% of renting households in Beacon 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 Beacon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Beacon, NY spends 27.6% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beacon city, Dutchess County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beacon city, Dutchess County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beacon city, Dutchess County, New York
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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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