How many renters in Monsey, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
79.1% (±10.7 points) of renting households in Monsey, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 79.1% (±10.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 66.8% (±8.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Monsey
| Share of income spent on rent | Monsey | Rockland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.6% (±3.3 points) | 9.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.2% (±2.9 points) | 8.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.0% (±5.4 points) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.2% (±3.3 points) | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.3% (±6.7 points) | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 66.8% (±8.4 points) | 52.6% | 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.
Monsey against Rockland County, its state and the nation
| Monsey | Rockland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 79.1% (±10.7 points) | 62.6% (±3.1 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 66.8% (±8.4 points) | 52.6% (±2.7 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 37.4% (±2.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,641 (±$7,875) | $55,338 (±$4,406) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,892 (±$157) | $1,901 (±$41) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Monsey, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Rockland County (62.6%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Rockland County, Monsey ranks 3 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 36 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 Monsey
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsey | — | 79.1% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Village of Kaser | 0.9 mi | 70.0% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Viola | 1.2 mi | 67.4% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Airmont | 1.3 mi | 63.7% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Spring Valley | 1.5 mi | 65.8% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Village of Montebello | 2.3 mi | 55.9% (±36.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Chestnut Ridge | 2.3 mi | 33.0% (±17.9 points) | Lower |
| Hillcrest | 2.6 mi | 54.5% (±21.3 points) | Lower |
| Village of New Hempstead | 2.8 mi | 91.0% (±45.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Spring Valley, NY (65.8%), Village of Chestnut Ridge, NY (33.0%), Hillcrest, NY (54.5%).
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 Rockland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blauvelt | 100.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 2 | Thiells | 87.5% (±53.1 points) |
| 3 | Monsey | 79.1% (±10.7 points) |
| 4 | Stony Point (community) | 78.0% (±13.2 points) |
| 5 | Pearl River | 73.4% (±16.2 points) |
| 6 | New City | 72.2% (±20.6 points) |
| 7 | Viola | 67.4% (±18.5 points) |
| 8 | Orangeburg | 64.0% (±27.5 points) |
| 9 | Tappan | 60.8% (±49.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Rockland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Monsey 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 Ramapo, 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 Monsey
Are renters in Monsey rent-burdened?
79.1% of renting households in Monsey 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 Monsey spend on rent?
The median renting household in Monsey, NY spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monsey CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monsey CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monsey 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 Monsey CDP, New York (place:48010, in state:36).
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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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