How many renters in the Town of Canton, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.1% (±12.9 points) of renting households in the Town of Canton, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.1% (±12.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.2% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Canton
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Canton | St. Lawrence County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.8% (±6.8 points) | 13.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.0% (±8.9 points) | 11.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±5.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 30.6% (±15.4 points) | 13.7% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±4.5 points) | 9.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.2% (±12.1 points) | 40.7% | 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 Canton against St. Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Town of Canton | St. Lawrence County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.1% (±12.9 points) | 50.6% (±4.5 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.2% (±12.1 points) | 40.7% (±3.9 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±1.8 points) | 30.3% (±1.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,279 (±$20,234) | $29,658 (±$3,475) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $880 (±$154) | $818 (±$34) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Canton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in St. Lawrence County (50.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Lawrence County, the Town of Canton ranks 23 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 732 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 Canton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Canton | — | 34.1% (±12.9 points) | — |
| Village of Canton | 2.8 mi | 36.6% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Rensselaer Falls | 5.5 mi | 90.5% (±62.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lisbon | 9.6 mi | 35.6% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Heuvelton | 9.7 mi | 64.0% (±36.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of De Kalb | 10 mi | 60.0% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pierrepont | 10 mi | 13.9% (±46.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Potsdam | 11 mi | 63.7% (±8.9 points) | Higher |
| Town of De Peyster | 12 mi | 43.8% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Potsdam, NY (63.7%).
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 St. Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Town of Fowler | 44.5% (±24.3 points) |
| 18 | Town of Madrid | 44.2% (±24.6 points) |
| 19 | Town of De Peyster | 43.8% (±34.9 points) |
| 20 | Town of Louisville | 40.1% (±21.4 points) |
| 21 | Ogdensburg | 38.5% (±12.2 points) |
| 22 | Town of Lisbon | 35.6% (±37.4 points) |
| 23 | Town of Canton | 34.1% (±12.9 points) |
| 24 | Town of Hammond | 33.7% (±17.7 points) |
| 25 | Town of Russell | 30.7% (±24.6 points) |
| 26 | Town of Clifton | 28.9% (±57.1 points) |
| 27 | Town of Stockholm | 28.1% (±23.3 points) |
| 28 | Town of Oswegatchie | 23.3% (±21.1 points) |
| 29 | Town of Colton | 22.7% (±56.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in St. Lawrence County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Canton 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 Canton
Are renters in the Town of Canton rent-burdened?
34.1% of renting households in the Town of Canton 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 Canton spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Canton, 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 — Canton town, St. Lawrence County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton town, St. Lawrence County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton town, St. Lawrence County, New York
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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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