How many renters in the Town of Geneseo, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.5% (±12.1 points) of renting households in the Town of Geneseo, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.5% (±12.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.3% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.6% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Geneseo
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Geneseo | Livingston County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.7% (±8.0 points) | 14.9% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.5% (±3.0 points) | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.3% (±5.5 points) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.0% (±4.0 points) | 6.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.2% (±7.2 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.3% (±9.7 points) | 46.6% | 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 Geneseo against Livingston County, its state and the nation
| Town of Geneseo | Livingston County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.5% (±12.1 points) | 56.4% (±5.2 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.3% (±9.7 points) | 46.6% (±4.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.6% (±4.2 points) | 33.3% (±2.3 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,875 (±$9,895) | $37,321 (±$4,714) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,005 (±$90) | $931 (±$42) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Geneseo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Livingston County (56.4%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Livingston County, the Town of Geneseo ranks 5 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 85 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 Geneseo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Geneseo | — | 65.5% (±12.1 points) | — |
| Village of Geneseo | 1.6 mi | 74.3% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conesus Lake | 4.0 mi | 60.6% (±55.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Livonia | 5.7 mi | 49.1% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Livonia | 6.4 mi | 64.5% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Leicester | 6.4 mi | 18.8% (±31.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Groveland | 6.7 mi | 35.0% (±26.1 points) | Lower |
| Town of York | 6.9 mi | 53.4% (±33.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Avon | 7.0 mi | 49.6% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Leicester, NY (18.8%), Town of Groveland, NY (35.0%).
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 Livingston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Portage | 81.2% (±29.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of Springwater | 74.8% (±34.8 points) |
| 3 | Town of North Dansville | 66.8% (±17.8 points) |
| 4 | Town of Sparta | 66.6% (±49.7 points) |
| 5 | Town of Geneseo | 65.5% (±12.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of Livonia | 64.5% (±20.1 points) |
| 7 | Town of Lima | 60.4% (±22.1 points) |
| 8 | Town of Mount Morris | 57.9% (±27.9 points) |
| 9 | Town of York | 53.4% (±33.0 points) |
| 10 | Town of West Sparta | 50.0% (±45.1 points) |
| 11 | Town of Avon | 49.6% (±16.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Livingston County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Geneseo 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 Geneseo
Are renters in the Town of Geneseo rent-burdened?
65.5% of renting households in the Town of Geneseo 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 Geneseo spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Geneseo, NY spends 35.6% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneseo town, Livingston County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneseo town, Livingston County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneseo town, Livingston 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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