How many renters in Niskayuna (community), NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.5% (±15.3 points) of renting households in Niskayuna (community), NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.5% (±15.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.2% (±11.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.4% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Niskayuna (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Niskayuna (community) | Schenectady County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.0% (±6.5 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.7% (±9.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.3% (±10.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.6% (±3.1 points) | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.3% (±10.4 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.2% (±11.2 points) | 44.4% | 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.
Niskayuna (community) against Schenectady County, its state and the nation
| Niskayuna (community) | Schenectady County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.5% (±15.3 points) | 53.9% (±3.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.2% (±11.2 points) | 44.4% (±3.3 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.4% (±2.7 points) | 32.1% (±1.7 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,484 (±$18,438) | $43,858 (±$4,665) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,589 (±$156) | $1,194 (±$28) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Niskayuna (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Schenectady County (53.9%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Schenectady County, Niskayuna (community) ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 300 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 Niskayuna (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna (community) | — | 39.5% (±15.3 points) | — |
| Schenectady | 2.0 mi | 58.4% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Rotterdam (community) | 4.1 mi | 41.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Scotia | 4.1 mi | 54.3% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Glenville | 4.6 mi | 38.3% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Clifton Park | 5.0 mi | 48.2% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton Gardens | 6.1 mi | 39.9% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rotterdam | 6.3 mi | 45.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Schenectady, NY (58.4%).
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 Schenectady County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariaville Lake | 100.0% (±39.3 points) |
| 2 | Rotterdam (community) | 41.3% (±8.7 points) |
| 3 | Niskayuna (community) | 39.5% (±15.3 points) |
| 4 | East Glenville | 38.3% (±10.7 points) |
Niskayuna (community) 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 Niskayuna, 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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Are renters in Niskayuna (community) rent-burdened?
39.5% of renting households in Niskayuna (community) 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 Niskayuna (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Niskayuna (community), NY spends 23.4% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niskayuna CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niskayuna CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niskayuna 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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Figures last updated on .
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