How many renters in the Town of Alden, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.4% (±12.6 points) of renting households in the Town of Alden, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.4% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.8% (±11.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.4% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Alden
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Alden | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.7% (±10.7 points) | 14.9% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.9% (±6.6 points) | 12.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.9% (±8.3 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 26.1% (±14.9 points) | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±4.3 points) | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.8% (±11.8 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.
The Town of Alden against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Town of Alden | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.4% (±12.6 points) | 50.3% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.8% (±11.8 points) | 41.3% (±1.1 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.4% (±2.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,750 (±$4,745) | $42,230 (±$1,127) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $947 (±$49) | $1,090 (±$11) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Alden, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Erie County (50.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Erie County, the Town of Alden ranks 24 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 770 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 Alden
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Alden | — | 31.4% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Village of Alden | 1.4 mi | 31.5% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lancaster | 5.7 mi | 47.9% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Town of Marilla | 5.7 mi | 27.9% (±45.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarence (community) | 6.1 mi | 39.6% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Darien | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±62.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Corfu | 7.0 mi | 34.2% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lancaster | 7.5 mi | 51.9% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Newstead | 7.6 mi | 50.3% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Lancaster, NY (47.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Town of West Seneca | 47.5% (±7.3 points) |
| 19 | Town of Grand Island | 43.5% (±14.4 points) |
| 20 | Town of Clarence | 40.0% (±9.5 points) |
| 21 | Town of Hamburg | 39.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 22 | Town of Aurora | 39.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 23 | Town of North Collins | 36.8% (±15.4 points) |
| 24 | Town of Alden | 31.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 25 | Town of Elma | 30.0% (±21.4 points) |
| 26 | Town of Marilla | 27.9% (±45.1 points) |
| 27 | Town of Evans | 25.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 28 | Town of Wales | 20.5% (±37.0 points) |
| 29 | Town of Sardinia | 4.5% (±36.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 29 places in Erie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Alden include them.
The figures for the Town of Alden include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Town Line.
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 Alden
Are renters in the Town of Alden rent-burdened?
31.4% of renting households in the Town of Alden 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 Alden spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Alden, NY spends 26.4% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden town, Erie County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden town, Erie County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden town, 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 Alden town, Erie County, New York (county subdivision:01099, 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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