How many renters in Tonawanda, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.8% (±13.5 points) of renting households in Tonawanda, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.8% (±13.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.4% (±11.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Tonawanda
| Share of income spent on rent | Tonawanda | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.3% (±6.1 points) | 14.9% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.4% (±4.6 points) | 12.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.2% (±9.4 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.3% (±8.6 points) | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.4% (±7.2 points) | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.4% (±11.4 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 against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Tonawanda | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.8% (±13.5 points) | 50.3% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.4% (±11.4 points) | 41.3% (±1.1 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±3.4 points) | 30.2% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,116 (±$6,410) | $42,230 (±$1,127) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $835 (±$176) | $1,090 (±$11) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Tonawanda, 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 ranks 7 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 291 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 Tonawanda
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda | — | 53.8% (±13.5 points) | — |
| Tonawanda Town | 1.9 mi | 51.5% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Tonawanda | 2.0 mi | 50.4% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Tonawanda | 2.6 mi | 50.7% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Kenmore | 3.3 mi | 47.2% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandyle Village | 3.9 mi | 18.7% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Grand Island | 4.0 mi | 43.5% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| University at Buffalo | 4.9 mi | 90.1% (±26.0 points) | Higher |
| Eggertsville | 5.0 mi | 38.3% (±15.4 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 | Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County) | 74.8% (±25.9 points) |
| 2 | Town of Concord | 64.0% (±22.1 points) |
| 3 | Town of Holland | 62.6% (±42.7 points) |
| 4 | Town of Boston | 62.2% (±34.0 points) |
| 5 | Town of Colden | 61.5% (±38.8 points) |
| 6 | Town of Collins | 59.4% (±23.2 points) |
| 7 | Tonawanda | 53.8% (±13.5 points) |
| 8 | Town of Eden | 53.4% (±32.9 points) |
| 9 | Town of Amherst | 53.2% (±4.4 points) |
| 10 | Buffalo | 52.2% (±2.4 points) |
| 11 | Lackawanna | 51.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 12 | Town of Tonawanda | 50.4% (±6.7 points) |
| 13 | Town of Newstead | 50.3% (±24.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Erie 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 Tonawanda
Are renters in Tonawanda rent-burdened?
53.8% of renting households in Tonawanda 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Tonawanda, NY spends 31.2% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda city, Erie 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 Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York (county subdivision:74166, in state:36 county:029).
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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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