How many renters in Southport (community), NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.8% (±17.0 points) of renting households in Southport (community), NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.8% (±17.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.5% (±16.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±20.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Southport (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Southport (community) | Chemung County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.0% (±12.2 points) | 11.1% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.3% (±4.9 points) | 11.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.1% (±5.7 points) | 13.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.9% (±11.1 points) | 12.6% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.3% (±5.0 points) | 7.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.5% (±16.3 points) | 44.5% | 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.
Southport (community) against Chemung County, its state and the nation
| Southport (community) | Chemung County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.8% (±17.0 points) | 51.6% (±4.7 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.5% (±16.3 points) | 44.5% (±4.3 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±20.0 points) | 31.1% (±2.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,905 (±$25,647) | $36,043 (±$5,382) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,136 (±$73) | $1,059 (±$36) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Southport (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chemung County (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chemung County, Southport (community) ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 194 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 Southport (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport (community) | — | 52.8% (±17.0 points) | — |
| West Elmira | 1.9 mi | 28.5% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmira | 2.1 mi | 58.3% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Elmira | 3.1 mi | 25.0% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| Village of Elmira Heights | 4.3 mi | 36.8% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ashland (Chemung County) | 4.8 mi | 45.6% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Wellsburg | 5.9 mi | 47.4% (±93.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Horseheads | 6.8 mi | 49.0% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Big Flats | 6.9 mi | 37.0% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Elmira, NY (25.0%).
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 Chemung County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southport (community) | 52.8% (±17.0 points) |
| 2 | Big Flats (community) | 37.3% (±20.0 points) |
| 3 | Horseheads North | 30.6% (±18.8 points) |
| 4 | West Elmira | 28.5% (±21.3 points) |
Southport (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 Southport, 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 Southport (community)
Are renters in Southport (community) rent-burdened?
52.8% of renting households in Southport (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 Southport (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Southport (community), NY spends 33.3% (±20.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southport CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southport CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southport 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 Southport CDP, New York (place:69606, 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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Figures last updated on .
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