How many renters in Elmont, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.1% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Elmont, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.1% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.2% (±11.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.8% (±9.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Elmont
| Share of income spent on rent | Elmont | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.8% (±8.7 points) | 12.1% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±8.1 points) | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±6.9 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.0% (±4.3 points) | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±4.2 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.2% (±11.2 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.
Elmont against Nassau County, its state and the nation
| Elmont | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.1% (±12.0 points) | 55.0% (±1.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.2% (±11.2 points) | 45.5% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.8% (±9.3 points) | 32.6% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $90,393 (±$21,895) | $77,626 (±$3,199) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,209 (±$185) | $2,252 (±$41) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Elmont, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Nassau County (55.0%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Nassau County, Elmont ranks 29 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 168 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 Elmont
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmont | — | 56.1% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Village of South Floral Park | 1.0 mi | 72.6% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Valley Stream | 1.0 mi | 47.7% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Square | 1.5 mi | 49.7% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Floral Park | 1.6 mi | 51.6% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Stewart Manor | 1.8 mi | 46.7% (±51.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Bellerose | 1.8 mi | 68.2% (±80.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellerose Terrace | 1.9 mi | 80.4% (±55.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Valley Stream | 2.4 mi | 54.7% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Port Washington | 58.1% (±15.4 points) |
| 24 | Greenvale | 57.9% (±97.0 points) |
| 25 | South Farmingdale | 57.7% (±23.4 points) |
| 26 | University Gardens | 56.4% (±24.2 points) |
| 27 (tie) | East Norwich | 56.3% (±101.8 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Plainview | 56.3% (±18.2 points) |
| 29 | Elmont | 56.1% (±12.0 points) |
| 30 | Seaford | 55.9% (±26.8 points) |
| 31 | Herricks | 55.6% (±50.7 points) |
| 32 | Baldwin (community) | 53.9% (±14.1 points) |
| 33 | Carle Place | 53.7% (±25.3 points) |
| 34 | South Valley Stream | 53.1% (±31.9 points) |
| 35 (tie) | South Hempstead | 52.1% (±46.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Elmont 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 Elmont
Are renters in Elmont rent-burdened?
56.1% of renting households in Elmont 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 Elmont spend on rent?
The median renting household in Elmont, NY spends 35.8% (±9.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmont CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmont CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmont CDP, 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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