How many renters in Norwich, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.7% (±10.9 points) of renting households in Norwich, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.7% (±10.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.2% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.2% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Norwich
| Share of income spent on rent | Norwich | Chenango County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±5.2 points) | 15.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.6% (±8.5 points) | 19.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.5% (±5.7 points) | 10.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.7% (±7.3 points) | 12.3% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±4.9 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.2% (±9.7 points) | 32.5% | 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.
Norwich against Chenango County, its state and the nation
| Norwich | Chenango County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.7% (±10.9 points) | 42.2% (±5.2 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.2% (±9.7 points) | 32.5% (±4.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.2% (±3.1 points) | 26.8% (±1.7 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,085 (±$4,977) | $40,237 (±$3,181) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $867 (±$99) | $875 (±$44) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Norwich, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chenango County (42.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Chenango County, Norwich ranks 15 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 648 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 Norwich
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | — | 38.7% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Town of Norwich | 2.4 mi | 40.0% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of North Norwich | 4.0 mi | 51.2% (±37.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Preston | 4.9 mi | 48.5% (±45.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Plymouth | 6.5 mi | 52.4% (±80.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Oxford | 7.4 mi | 71.4% (±29.3 points) | Higher |
| Town of New Berlin | 8.0 mi | 31.6% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Guilford | 9.8 mi | 19.2% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oxford | 10 mi | 73.1% (±28.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Oxford, NY (71.4%), Town of Oxford, NY (73.1%).
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 Chenango County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Town of Plymouth | 52.4% (±80.1 points) |
| 10 | Town of North Norwich | 51.2% (±37.5 points) |
| 11 | Town of Preston | 48.5% (±45.2 points) |
| 12 | Town of Sherburne | 46.1% (±17.1 points) |
| 13 | Town of Bainbridge | 41.1% (±19.3 points) |
| 14 | Town of Norwich | 40.0% (±25.5 points) |
| 15 | Norwich | 38.7% (±10.9 points) |
| 16 | Town of Pitcher | 35.3% (±24.9 points) |
| 17 | Town of Greene | 33.3% (±8.7 points) |
| 18 | Town of New Berlin | 31.6% (±17.0 points) |
| 19 | Town of Pharsalia | 29.4% (±87.5 points) |
| 20 | Town of Coventry | 23.9% (±26.0 points) |
| 21 | Town of Guilford | 19.2% (±19.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Chenango 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 Norwich
Are renters in Norwich rent-burdened?
38.7% of renting households in Norwich 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 Norwich spend on rent?
The median renting household in Norwich, NY spends 26.2% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwich city, Chenango County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwich city, Chenango County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwich city, Chenango 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 Norwich city, Chenango County, New York (county subdivision:53979, in state:36 county:017).
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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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