How many renters in Ridge, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.6% (±15.9 points) of renting households in Ridge, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.6% (±15.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.6% (±15.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.9% (±9.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ridge
| Share of income spent on rent | Ridge | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 33.6% (±22.4 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.6% (±8.4 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±8.4 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.1% (±8.1 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.0% (±3.7 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.6% (±15.5 points) | 49.0% | 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.
Ridge against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Ridge | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.6% (±15.9 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.6% (±15.5 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.9% (±9.6 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $109,881 (±$32,545) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,044 (±$292) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Ridge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Suffolk County (58.8%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Suffolk County, Ridge ranks 92 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 315 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 Ridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge | — | 37.6% (±15.9 points) | — |
| East Shoreham | 3.3 mi | 75.0% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Island | 3.5 mi | 69.0% (±14.2 points) | Higher |
| Rocky Point | 3.6 mi | 79.1% (±22.8 points) | Higher |
| Village of Shoreham | 3.8 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gordon Heights | 4.9 mi | 62.9% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wading River | 5.1 mi | 47.6% (±52.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yaphank | 5.6 mi | 76.5% (±17.2 points) | Higher |
| Manorville | 5.9 mi | 51.3% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Middle Island, NY (69.0%), Rocky Point, NY (79.1%), Yaphank, NY (76.5%).
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 Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | North Bay Shore | 41.3% (±22.8 points) |
| 87 | Holbrook | 41.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 88 | West Islip | 40.1% (±19.8 points) |
| 89 | West Sayville | 39.4% (±25.6 points) |
| 90 | Halesite | 39.2% (±41.0 points) |
| 91 | Islip Terrace | 39.1% (±42.0 points) |
| 92 | Ridge | 37.6% (±15.9 points) |
| 93 | West Hills | 36.8% (±53.9 points) |
| 94 | South Huntington | 36.1% (±26.6 points) |
| 95 | Laurel | 35.8% (±69.4 points) |
| 96 | Centerport | 31.7% (±49.8 points) |
| 97 | East Northport | 30.4% (±20.5 points) |
| 98 | Montauk | 28.3% (±18.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ridge 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 Brookhaven, 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 Ridge
Are renters in Ridge rent-burdened?
37.6% of renting households in Ridge 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 Ridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ridge, NY spends 22.9% (±9.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge 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 Ridge CDP, New York (place:61665, 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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