How many renters in the Town of Afton, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.0% (±23.6 points) of renting households in the Town of Afton, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.0% (±23.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.1% (±15.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.6% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Afton
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Afton | Chenango County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.4% (±7.2 points) | 15.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.9% (±7.1 points) | 19.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.6% (±9.2 points) | 10.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±9.3 points) | 12.3% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 30.9% (±17.5 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.1% (±15.9 points) | 32.5% | 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.
The Town of Afton against Chenango County, its state and the nation
| Town of Afton | Chenango County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.0% (±23.6 points) | 42.2% (±5.2 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.1% (±15.9 points) | 32.5% (±4.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.6% (±2.3 points) | 26.8% (±1.7 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,967 (±$13,165) | $40,237 (±$3,181) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $826 (±$212) | $875 (±$44) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Afton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chenango County (42.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chenango County, the Town of Afton ranks 5 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 82 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 the Town of Afton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Afton | — | 66.0% (±23.6 points) | — |
| Village of Afton | 0.2 mi | 66.4% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bainbridge | 5.5 mi | 41.1% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Bainbridge | 5.7 mi | 42.0% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Coventry | 6.9 mi | 23.9% (±26.0 points) | Lower |
| Town of Colesville | 7.1 mi | 81.7% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Sidney | 8.7 mi | 39.8% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sanford | 9.4 mi | 54.0% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Masonville | 9.7 mi | 12.5% (±45.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Coventry, NY (23.9%), Town of Masonville, NY (12.5%).
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 Chenango County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Lincklaen | 100.0% (±70.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of McDonough | 81.3% (±27.2 points) |
| 3 | Town of Oxford | 73.1% (±28.9 points) |
| 4 | Town of Smyrna | 67.8% (±43.1 points) |
| 5 | Town of Afton | 66.0% (±23.6 points) |
| 6 | Town of Otselic | 55.3% (±67.7 points) |
| 7 | Town of Smithville | 54.9% (±39.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of Columbus | 53.6% (±50.6 points) |
| 9 | Town of Plymouth | 52.4% (±80.1 points) |
| 10 | Town of North Norwich | 51.2% (±37.5 points) |
| 11 | Town of Preston | 48.5% (±45.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Chenango County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Afton include them.
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 Town of Afton
Are renters in the Town of Afton rent-burdened?
66.0% of renting households in the Town of Afton 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 the Town of Afton spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Afton, NY spends 32.6% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Afton town, Chenango County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Afton town, Chenango County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Afton town, Chenango 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 Afton town, Chenango County, New York (county subdivision:00353, in state:36 county:017).
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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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