How many renters in the Town of Alexandria, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
30.4% (±12.6 points) of renting households in the Town of Alexandria, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 30.4% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.9% (±11.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.3% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Alexandria
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Alexandria | Jefferson County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.0% (±11.8 points) | 13.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.8% (±5.0 points) | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 28.0% (±12.3 points) | 13.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.9% (±11.0 points) | 13.5% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±6.1 points) | 9.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.9% (±11.0 points) | 38.4% | 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 Alexandria against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Town of Alexandria | Jefferson County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 30.4% (±12.6 points) | 47.8% (±3.7 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.9% (±11.0 points) | 38.4% (±3.3 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.3% (±2.7 points) | 29.2% (±1.3 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,191 (±$11,355) | $46,409 (±$3,971) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $730 (±$174) | $1,213 (±$32) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Alexandria, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Jefferson County (47.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, the Town of Alexandria ranks 20 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 785 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 Alexandria
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Alexandria | — | 30.4% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Village of Alexandria Bay | 2.5 mi | 32.1% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Theresa | 6.5 mi | 8.9% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Orleans | 7.6 mi | 50.6% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Theresa | 8.3 mi | 12.0% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hammond | 11 mi | 33.7% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Clayton | 12 mi | 52.9% (±17.0 points) | Higher |
| Town of Rossie | 13 mi | 84.2% (±59.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Hammond | 13 mi | 44.5% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Clayton, NY (52.9%).
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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Town of Pamelia | 42.7% (±31.0 points) |
| 15 | Town of Antwerp | 41.0% (±23.3 points) |
| 16 | Town of Rodman | 40.8% (±47.4 points) |
| 17 | Town of Philadelphia | 39.1% (±17.1 points) |
| 18 | Town of Wilna | 34.6% (±12.9 points) |
| 19 | Town of Lyme | 32.7% (±52.8 points) |
| 20 | Town of Alexandria | 30.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 21 | Town of Adams | 17.3% (±11.3 points) |
| 22 | Town of Theresa | 8.9% (±20.6 points) |
| 23 | Town of Worth | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Alexandria 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 Alexandria
Are renters in the Town of Alexandria rent-burdened?
30.4% of renting households in the Town of Alexandria 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 Alexandria spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Alexandria, NY spends 24.3% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alexandria town, Jefferson County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alexandria town, Jefferson County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alexandria town, Jefferson 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 Alexandria town, Jefferson County, New York (county subdivision:01176, in state:36 county:045).
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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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