How many renters in Tonawanda Town, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.5% (±7.2 points) of renting households in Tonawanda Town, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.5% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.2% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Tonawanda Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Tonawanda Town | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.2% (±4.6 points) | 14.9% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.4% (±3.0 points) | 12.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.4% (±2.7 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.5% (±4.2 points) | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.3% (±4.2 points) | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.2% (±5.8 points) | 41.3% | 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.
Tonawanda Town against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Tonawanda Town | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.5% (±7.2 points) | 50.3% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.2% (±5.8 points) | 41.3% (±1.1 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±2.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,259 (±$5,481) | $42,230 (±$1,127) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,102 (±$31) | $1,090 (±$11) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Tonawanda Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Erie County (50.3%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Erie County, Tonawanda Town ranks 8 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 203 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 Tonawanda Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda Town | — | 51.5% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Village of Kenmore | 1.4 mi | 47.2% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tonawanda | 1.9 mi | 53.8% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eggertsville | 3.7 mi | 38.3% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandyle Village | 4.0 mi | 18.7% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Tonawanda | 4.4 mi | 50.7% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| University at Buffalo | 4.6 mi | 90.1% (±26.0 points) | Higher |
| Town of Grand Island | 4.9 mi | 43.5% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Amherst | 6.3 mi | 53.2% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: University at Buffalo, NY (90.1%).
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 Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Wanakah | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | University at Buffalo | 90.1% (±26.0 points) |
| 4 | Eden (community) | 74.7% (±50.3 points) |
| 5 | Holland (community) | 70.8% (±47.1 points) |
| 6 | North Boston | 62.7% (±31.8 points) |
| 7 | Elma Center | 54.9% (±31.9 points) |
| 8 | Tonawanda Town | 51.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Cheektowaga (community) | 47.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | West Seneca (community) | 47.5% (±7.3 points) |
| 11 | Clarence Center | 43.8% (±54.4 points) |
| 12 | Angola on the Lake | 41.3% (±39.4 points) |
| 13 | Harris Hill | 41.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 14 | Highland-on-the-Lake | 40.7% (±32.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Erie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Tonawanda Town 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 Tonawanda, 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 Tonawanda Town
Are renters in Tonawanda Town rent-burdened?
51.5% of renting households in Tonawanda Town 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 Tonawanda Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Tonawanda Town, NY spends 30.6% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda Town CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda Town CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda Town 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 Tonawanda Town CDP, New York (place:75021, 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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