How many renters in the Town of Geneva, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.6% (±16.6 points) of renting households in the Town of Geneva, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.6% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.1% (±14.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.3% (±6.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Geneva
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Geneva | Ontario County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.0% (±5.8 points) | 15.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.5% (±12.2 points) | 14.1% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.1% (±13.2 points) | 14.0% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.8% (±8.9 points) | 10.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±8.7 points) | 11.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.1% (±14.1 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 Geneva against Ontario County, its state and the nation
| Town of Geneva | Ontario County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.6% (±16.6 points) | 46.4% (±5.3 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.1% (±14.1 points) | 35.0% (±4.4 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.3% (±6.9 points) | 28.2% (±1.9 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,375 (±$12,541) | $54,039 (±$4,113) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,021 (±$102) | $1,150 (±$35) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Geneva, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ontario County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ontario County, the Town of Geneva ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 367 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 Geneva
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Geneva | — | 50.6% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Geneva (Ontario County) | 2.5 mi | 41.8% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Seneca | 3.5 mi | 7.2% (±38.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Fayette | 7.5 mi | 35.9% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Waterloo | 7.6 mi | 47.6% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Benton | 8.0 mi | 14.4% (±13.1 points) | Lower |
| Town of Varick | 8.8 mi | 29.5% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Phelps | 8.8 mi | 43.7% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Waterloo | 8.9 mi | 43.6% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Seneca, NY (7.2%), Town of Benton, NY (14.4%).
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 Ontario County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Gorham | 70.6% (±23.4 points) |
| 2 | Town of Canandaigua | 64.8% (±19.8 points) |
| 3 | Town of Richmond | 56.0% (±33.9 points) |
| 4 | Town of Farmington | 52.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 5 | Town of Geneva | 50.6% (±16.6 points) |
| 6 | Town of Victor | 48.8% (±11.9 points) |
| 7 | Town of South Bristol | 44.1% (±64.3 points) |
| 8 | Town of Phelps | 43.7% (±14.3 points) |
| 9 | Town of Naples | 43.4% (±17.8 points) |
| 10 | Town of West Bloomfield | 42.9% (±44.6 points) |
| 11 | Geneva (Ontario County) | 41.8% (±11.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Ontario County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Geneva 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 Geneva
Are renters in the Town of Geneva rent-burdened?
50.6% of renting households in the Town of Geneva 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 Geneva spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Geneva, NY spends 30.3% (±6.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva town, Ontario County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva town, Ontario County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva town, Ontario 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 Geneva town, Ontario County, New York (county subdivision:28651, in state:36 county:069).
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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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