How many renters in Scotchtown, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.5% (±10.6 points) of renting households in Scotchtown, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.5% (±10.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.6% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Scotchtown
| Share of income spent on rent | Scotchtown | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.8% (±9.6 points) | 8.7% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±5.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.1% (±8.5 points) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±5.7 points) | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±4.7 points) | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.6% (±9.5 points) | 48.0% | 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.
Scotchtown against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Scotchtown | Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.5% (±10.6 points) | 57.2% (±2.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.6% (±9.5 points) | 48.0% (±2.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±4.9 points) | 33.9% (±1.4 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $78,348 (±$10,710) | $54,864 (±$3,152) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,813 (±$85) | $1,680 (±$32) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Scotchtown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Orange County (57.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, Scotchtown ranks 9 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 259 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 Scotchtown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotchtown | — | 45.5% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Washington Heights | 2.4 mi | 35.2% (±59.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanicstown | 2.4 mi | 61.5% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 3.7 mi | 55.2% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Goshen | 5.5 mi | 52.6% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hamptonburgh | 6.5 mi | 19.1% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Goshen | 6.6 mi | 49.2% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Bloomingburg | 6.6 mi | 79.8% (±21.0 points) | Higher |
| Town of Crawford | 7.1 mi | 38.3% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Bloomingburg, NY (79.8%).
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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Mechanicstown | 61.5% (±15.3 points) |
| 4 | West Point | 59.4% (±12.0 points) |
| 5 | Vails Gate | 52.4% (±16.6 points) |
| 6 | Gardnertown | 47.9% (±41.8 points) |
| 7 | Firthcliffe | 46.0% (±15.0 points) |
| 8 | Balmville | 45.6% (±24.3 points) |
| 9 | Scotchtown | 45.5% (±10.6 points) |
| 10 | Pine Bush | 43.0% (±25.9 points) |
| 11 | Fort Montgomery | 42.1% (±23.8 points) |
| 12 | Beaver Dam Lake | 40.9% (±62.3 points) |
| 13 | Sparrow Bush | 37.8% (±38.6 points) |
| 14 | Orange Lake | 37.6% (±21.6 points) |
| 15 | Washington Heights | 35.2% (±59.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Orange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Scotchtown 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 Wallkill, 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 Scotchtown
Are renters in Scotchtown rent-burdened?
45.5% of renting households in Scotchtown 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 Scotchtown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Scotchtown, NY spends 27.8% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotchtown CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotchtown CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotchtown 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 Scotchtown CDP, New York (place:65882, 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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