How many renters in the Town of Bethlehem, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.1% (±8.0 points) of renting households in the Town of Bethlehem, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.1% (±8.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.4% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Bethlehem
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Bethlehem | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.2% (±3.2 points) | 13.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.3% (±6.8 points) | 15.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±5.8 points) | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.3% (±7.2 points) | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±3.7 points) | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.4% (±7.1 points) | 37.2% | 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 Bethlehem against Albany County, its state and the nation
| Town of Bethlehem | Albany County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.1% (±8.0 points) | 46.8% (±2.5 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.4% (±7.1 points) | 37.2% (±2.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±1.8 points) | 28.7% (±0.9 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $80,430 (±$13,691) | $54,733 (±$2,138) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,721 (±$81) | $1,313 (±$26) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Bethlehem, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Albany County (46.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Albany County, the Town of Bethlehem ranks 8 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 612 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 Bethlehem
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Bethlehem | — | 40.1% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Village of Castleton-on-Hudson | 5.3 mi | 76.6% (±20.8 points) | Higher |
| Hampton Manor | 5.5 mi | 42.5% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 5.7 mi | 51.4% (±3.9 points) | Higher |
| Town of New Scotland | 5.8 mi | 39.9% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Greenbush (community) | 6.3 mi | 62.9% (±14.7 points) | Higher |
| Rensselaer | 6.4 mi | 36.7% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of East Greenbush | 6.6 mi | 56.1% (±10.8 points) | Higher |
| Town of Coeymans | 6.9 mi | 47.0% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, NY (76.6%), Albany, NY (51.4%), East Greenbush (community), NY (62.9%).
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 Albany County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Town of Knox | 53.8% (±48.7 points) |
| 3 | Albany | 51.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 4 | Watervliet | 49.8% (±10.9 points) |
| 5 | Cohoes | 48.6% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Coeymans | 47.0% (±15.4 points) |
| 7 | Town of Green Island | 46.2% (±14.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of Bethlehem | 40.1% (±8.0 points) |
| 9 | Town of New Scotland | 39.9% (±18.3 points) |
| 10 | Town of Colonie | 39.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 11 | Town of Guilderland | 39.6% (±6.1 points) |
| 12 | Town of Westerlo | 17.9% (±49.0 points) |
| 13 | Town of Rensselaerville | 14.7% (±63.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Albany County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem
Are renters in the Town of Bethlehem rent-burdened?
40.1% of renting households in the Town of Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Bethlehem, NY spends 27.4% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem town, Albany County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem town, Albany County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem town, Albany 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 Bethlehem town, Albany County, New York (county subdivision:06354, in state:36 county:001).
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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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