How many renters in New Rochelle, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.0% (±5.1 points) of renting households in New Rochelle, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.0% (±5.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.9% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Rochelle
| Share of income spent on rent | New Rochelle | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.0% (±2.7 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.9% (±2.4 points) | 10.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.8% (±3.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.2% (±3.1 points) | 10.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±2.7 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.9% (±4.3 points) | 44.5% | 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.
New Rochelle against Westchester County, its state and the nation
| New Rochelle | Westchester County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.0% (±5.1 points) | 54.2% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.9% (±4.3 points) | 44.5% (±1.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±1.9 points) | 32.1% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,512 (±$7,238) | $69,175 (±$2,688) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,917 (±$58) | $1,951 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In New Rochelle, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Westchester County (54.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Westchester County, New Rochelle ranks 17 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 358 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 New Rochelle
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rochelle | — | 51.0% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Village of Larchmont | 1.4 mi | 73.2% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Pelham | 1.7 mi | 46.8% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mamaroneck | 1.9 mi | 59.8% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pelham | 2.1 mi | 41.1% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Pelham Manor | 2.5 mi | 12.2% (±32.9 points) | Lower |
| Mount Vernon | 2.7 mi | 54.8% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Bronxville | 2.7 mi | 35.7% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Eastchester | 2.7 mi | 58.6% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Pelham Manor, NY (12.2%).
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 Westchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Town of Scarsdale | 54.3% (±21.7 points) |
| 12 | Town of Rye | 54.2% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 | Town of Harrison | 53.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 14 | Town of New Castle | 52.2% (±17.3 points) |
| 15 | Town of Bedford | 51.7% (±15.0 points) |
| 16 | Town of Greenburgh | 51.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 17 | New Rochelle | 51.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 18 | Rye | 50.9% (±14.2 points) |
| 19 | Town of Cortlandt | 49.6% (±9.5 points) |
| 20 | Town of Lewisboro | 48.9% (±24.2 points) |
| 21 | Town of Mount Kisco | 47.2% (±16.6 points) |
| 22 | Town of Pelham | 41.1% (±14.0 points) |
| 23 | Town of Yorktown | 37.8% (±15.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Westchester 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 New Rochelle
Are renters in New Rochelle rent-burdened?
51.0% of renting households in New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Rochelle, NY spends 30.5% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Rochelle city, Westchester County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Rochelle city, Westchester County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Rochelle city, Westchester 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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