How many renters in East Meadow, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
77.1% (±13.0 points) of renting households in East Meadow, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 46.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 77.1% (±13.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 68.6% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 46.9% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Meadow
| Share of income spent on rent | East Meadow | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.4% (±6.2 points) | 12.1% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.2% (±7.1 points) | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.7% (±5.7 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.5% (±3.4 points) | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±7.0 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 68.6% (±10.9 points) | 45.5% | 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.
East Meadow against Nassau County, its state and the nation
| East Meadow | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 77.1% (±13.0 points) | 55.0% (±1.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 68.6% (±10.9 points) | 45.5% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 46.9% (±7.3 points) | 32.6% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,263 (±$22,985) | $77,626 (±$3,199) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,890 (±$360) | $2,252 (±$41) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In East Meadow, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Nassau County (55.0%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Nassau County, East Meadow ranks 5 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 40 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 East Meadow
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Meadow | — | 77.1% (±13.0 points) | — |
| Salisbury (community) | 1.8 mi | 58.9% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Uniondale | 1.9 mi | 52.1% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| North Merrick | 2.2 mi | 71.9% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Bellmore | 2.3 mi | 50.5% (±22.6 points) | Lower |
| Levittown | 2.4 mi | 48.2% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
| New Cassel | 2.8 mi | 37.0% (±11.5 points) | Lower |
| North Wantagh | 2.9 mi | 48.1% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roosevelt | 3.1 mi | 71.3% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Uniondale, NY (52.1%), North Bellmore, NY (50.5%), Levittown, NY (48.2%).
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 Nassau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bay Park | 100.0% (±97.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Glenwood Landing | 100.0% (±21.5 points) |
| 3 | Lakeview | 93.5% (±26.0 points) |
| 4 | Bellerose Terrace | 80.4% (±55.5 points) |
| 5 | East Meadow | 77.1% (±13.0 points) |
| 6 | Jericho | 75.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 7 | Old Bethpage | 73.6% (±42.5 points) |
| 8 | Glen Head | 73.4% (±22.5 points) |
| 9 | North Merrick | 71.9% (±36.1 points) |
| 10 | Roslyn Heights | 71.7% (±25.9 points) |
| 11 | Roosevelt | 71.3% (±27.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Meadow 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 Hempstead, 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 East Meadow
Are renters in East Meadow rent-burdened?
77.1% of renting households in East Meadow 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 East Meadow spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Meadow, NY spends 46.9% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Meadow CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Meadow CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Meadow 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 East Meadow CDP, New York (place:22502, in state:36).
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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