How many renters in Mechanicville, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.5% (±11.5 points) of renting households in Mechanicville, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.5% (±11.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.8% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mechanicville
| Share of income spent on rent | Mechanicville | Saratoga County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.6% (±3.4 points) | 15.8% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.1% (±8.1 points) | 15.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±6.7 points) | 14.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.4% (±5.7 points) | 13.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.7% (±5.4 points) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.8% (±10.2 points) | 33.2% | 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.
Mechanicville against Saratoga County, its state and the nation
| Mechanicville | Saratoga County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.5% (±11.5 points) | 41.0% (±2.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.8% (±10.2 points) | 33.2% (±2.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±4.3 points) | 26.6% (±1.1 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,050 (±$4,520) | $63,162 (±$3,274) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,070 (±$59) | $1,394 (±$26) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Mechanicville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Saratoga County (41.0%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Saratoga County, Mechanicville ranks 4 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 316 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 Mechanicville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicville | — | 52.5% (±11.5 points) | — |
| Town of Halfmoon | 3.7 mi | 38.3% (±7.8 points) | Lower |
| Village of Stillwater | 3.9 mi | 18.6% (±19.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Schaghticoke | 4.2 mi | 26.4% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Stillwater | 4.5 mi | 32.8% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
| Village of Schaghticoke | 5.0 mi | 63.5% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Round Lake | 5.9 mi | 76.7% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Country Knolls | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±70.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton Gardens | 6.2 mi | 39.9% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Halfmoon, NY (38.3%), Village of Stillwater, NY (18.6%), Town of Schaghticoke, NY (26.4%).
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 Saratoga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Day | 100.0% (±69.4 points) |
| 2 | Town of Edinburg | 65.4% (±29.4 points) |
| 3 | Town of Greenfield | 59.1% (±21.8 points) |
| 4 | Mechanicville | 52.5% (±11.5 points) |
| 5 | Town of Saratoga | 52.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 6 | Town of Wilton | 50.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 7 | Town of Clifton Park | 48.2% (±9.0 points) |
| 8 | Town of Galway | 44.9% (±22.2 points) |
| 9 | Town of Hadley | 44.3% (±21.9 points) |
| 10 | Town of Moreau | 44.2% (±9.6 points) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Saratoga 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 Mechanicville
Are renters in Mechanicville rent-burdened?
52.5% of renting households in Mechanicville 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 Mechanicville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mechanicville, NY spends 31.0% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicville city, Saratoga County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicville city, Saratoga County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicville city, Saratoga 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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