How many renters in the Town of Amherst, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.2% (±4.4 points) of renting households in the Town of Amherst, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.2% (±4.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.5% (±3.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.0% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Amherst
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Amherst | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±2.3 points) | 14.9% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.5% (±2.4 points) | 12.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±2.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±2.5 points) | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.7% (±2.3 points) | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.5% (±3.8 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 Amherst against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Town of Amherst | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.2% (±4.4 points) | 50.3% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.5% (±3.8 points) | 41.3% (±1.1 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.0% (±2.4 points) | 30.2% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,452 (±$3,299) | $42,230 (±$1,127) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,393 (±$45) | $1,090 (±$11) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Amherst, 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, the Town of Amherst ranks 9 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 304 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 Amherst
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Amherst | — | 53.2% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Village of Williamsville | 3.8 mi | 46.0% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harris Hill | 4.8 mi | 41.0% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Clarence | 5.7 mi | 40.0% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| Tonawanda Town | 6.3 mi | 51.5% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Tonawanda | 6.3 mi | 50.4% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Tonawanda | 6.3 mi | 50.7% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tonawanda | 6.4 mi | 53.8% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarence Center | 6.4 mi | 43.8% (±54.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Clarence, NY (40.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | Town of Orchard Park | 49.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Town of Brant | 48.8% (±18.9 points) |
Showing 13 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 Amherst include them.
The figures for the Town of Amherst include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Eggertsville, University at Buffalo.
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 Amherst
Are renters in the Town of Amherst rent-burdened?
53.2% of renting households in the Town of Amherst 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 Amherst spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Amherst, NY spends 32.0% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst town, Erie County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst town, Erie County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst 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 Amherst town, Erie County, New York (county subdivision:02000, 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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Figures last updated on .
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