How many renters in Rochester, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.4% (±2.0 points) of renting households in Rochester, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.4% (±2.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.9% (±1.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.0% (±1.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rochester
| Share of income spent on rent | Rochester | Monroe County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±1.3 points) | 12.4% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±1.0 points) | 12.7% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±1.4 points) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±1.2 points) | 11.5% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±0.9 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.9% (±1.8 points) | 42.4% | 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.
Rochester against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Rochester | Monroe County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.4% (±2.0 points) | 51.3% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.9% (±1.8 points) | 42.4% (±1.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.0% (±1.1 points) | 30.8% (±0.7 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,501 (±$1,436) | $43,830 (±$1,527) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,081 (±$16) | $1,173 (±$12) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Rochester, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monroe County (51.3%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Monroe County, Rochester ranks 5 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 301 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 Rochester
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | — | 53.4% (±2.0 points) | — |
| Irondequoit (community) | 3.6 mi | 57.6% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Irondequoit | 3.6 mi | 57.6% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gates (community) | 3.9 mi | 18.5% (±54.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brighton | 4.0 mi | 49.6% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Brighton (Monroe County) | 4.0 mi | 49.6% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Gates | 4.5 mi | 43.0% (±9.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Gates | 5.0 mi | 38.8% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Greece (community) | 5.1 mi | 61.5% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Gates, NY (43.0%), Town of Gates, NY (38.8%).
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 Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Hamlin | 59.6% (±19.2 points) |
| 2 | Town of Irondequoit | 57.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 3 | Town of Riga | 56.7% (±24.2 points) |
| 4 | Town of Webster | 53.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 5 | Rochester | 53.4% (±2.0 points) |
| 6 | Town of Henrietta | 52.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 7 | Town of Chili | 51.4% (±10.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of Penfield | 50.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 9 | Town of Greece | 50.3% (±5.0 points) |
| 10 | Town of Parma | 49.7% (±16.1 points) |
| 11 | Town of Brighton (Monroe County) | 49.6% (±5.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 21 places in Monroe 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 Rochester
Are renters in Rochester rent-burdened?
53.4% of renting households in Rochester 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 Rochester spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rochester, NY spends 32.0% (±1.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester city, Monroe County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester city, Monroe County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester city, Monroe 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 Rochester city, Monroe County, New York (county subdivision:63000, in state:36 county:055).
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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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