How many renters in Lackawanna, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.8% (±8.7 points) of renting households in Lackawanna, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.8% (±8.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.0% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.8% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lackawanna
| Share of income spent on rent | Lackawanna | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.3% (±5.9 points) | 14.9% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.4% (±5.0 points) | 12.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.8% (±4.9 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±3.5 points) | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±5.6 points) | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.0% (±6.7 points) | 41.3% | 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.
Lackawanna against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Lackawanna | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.8% (±8.7 points) | 50.3% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.0% (±6.7 points) | 41.3% (±1.1 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.8% (±3.8 points) | 30.2% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,589 (±$5,588) | $42,230 (±$1,127) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $872 (±$37) | $1,090 (±$11) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Lackawanna, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Erie County (50.3%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Erie County, Lackawanna ranks 11 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 336 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 Lackawanna
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna | — | 51.8% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Village of Blasdell | 1.5 mi | 47.7% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Seneca (community) | 4.3 mi | 47.5% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of West Seneca | 4.3 mi | 47.5% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo | 5.3 mi | 52.2% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Sloan | 5.5 mi | 47.9% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hamburg | 5.6 mi | 39.5% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Village of Orchard Park | 6.0 mi | 51.0% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wanakah | 6.3 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Hamburg, NY (39.5%).
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 Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Town of Colden | 61.5% (±38.8 points) |
| 6 | Town of Collins | 59.4% (±23.2 points) |
| 7 | Tonawanda | 53.8% (±13.5 points) |
| 8 | Town of Eden | 53.4% (±32.9 points) |
| 9 | Town of Amherst | 53.2% (±4.4 points) |
| 10 | Buffalo | 52.2% (±2.4 points) |
| 11 | Lackawanna | 51.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 12 | Town of Tonawanda | 50.4% (±6.7 points) |
| 13 | Town of Newstead | 50.3% (±24.1 points) |
| 14 | Town of Orchard Park | 49.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Town of Brant | 48.8% (±18.9 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Town of Cheektowaga | 48.8% (±4.6 points) |
| 17 | Town of Lancaster | 47.9% (±7.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Erie 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 Lackawanna
Are renters in Lackawanna rent-burdened?
51.8% of renting households in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lackawanna, NY spends 30.8% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lackawanna city, Erie County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lackawanna city, Erie County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lackawanna city, Erie 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 Lackawanna city, Erie County, New York (county subdivision:40189, in state:36 county:029).
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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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