How many renters in the Town of Cairo, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.0% (±17.1 points) of renting households in the Town of Cairo, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.0% (±17.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.8% (±16.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±8.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Cairo
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Cairo | Greene County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.1% (±4.9 points) | 21.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.5% (±8.8 points) | 10.0% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 28.7% (±17.5 points) | 14.0% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±12.4 points) | 11.7% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±5.5 points) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.8% (±16.2 points) | 35.0% | 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 Cairo against Greene County, its state and the nation
| Town of Cairo | Greene County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.0% (±17.1 points) | 42.8% (±6.2 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.8% (±16.2 points) | 35.0% (±5.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±8.6 points) | 26.9% (±2.5 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,389 (±$15,003) | $45,983 (±$5,155) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,015 (±$305) | $1,004 (±$74) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Cairo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Greene County (42.8%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Greene County, the Town of Cairo ranks 7 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 507 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 Cairo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Cairo | — | 45.0% (±17.1 points) | — |
| Town of Greenville (Greene County) | 6.8 mi | 55.1% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Catskill | 7.4 mi | 46.2% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Heights | 8.1 mi | 37.0% (±38.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Athens | 8.1 mi | 30.9% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Coxsackie | 8.4 mi | 31.7% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Durham | 8.7 mi | 19.3% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Tannersville | 9.5 mi | 45.9% (±43.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Catskill | 9.9 mi | 38.5% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Windham | 68.9% (±58.5 points) |
| 2 | Town of Lexington | 57.1% (±114.0 points) |
| 3 | Town of Greenville (Greene County) | 55.1% (±25.6 points) |
| 4 | Town of Hunter | 54.2% (±22.3 points) |
| 5 | Town of Ashland (Greene County) | 48.3% (±31.5 points) |
| 6 | Town of Catskill | 46.2% (±12.0 points) |
| 7 | Town of Cairo | 45.0% (±17.1 points) |
| 8 | Town of Jewett | 40.0% (±29.3 points) |
| 9 | Town of Halcott | 38.0% (±37.3 points) |
| 10 | Town of Coxsackie | 31.7% (±12.7 points) |
| 11 | Town of Prattsville | 31.2% (±15.3 points) |
| 12 | Town of Athens | 30.9% (±14.3 points) |
| 13 | Town of New Baltimore | 24.3% (±26.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Greene County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Cairo include them.
The figures for the Town of Cairo include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Cairo (community).
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 Cairo
Are renters in the Town of Cairo rent-burdened?
45.0% of renting households in the Town of Cairo 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 Cairo spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Cairo, NY spends 27.9% (±8.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cairo town, Greene County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cairo town, Greene County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cairo town, Greene 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 Cairo town, Greene County, New York (county subdivision:11649, in state:36 county:039).
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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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