How many renters in the Town of German Flatts, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.8% (±13.5 points) of renting households in the Town of German Flatts, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.8% (±13.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.9% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.2% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of German Flatts
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of German Flatts | Herkimer County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.1% (±8.7 points) | 18.8% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.3% (±8.2 points) | 11.6% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.6% (±9.2 points) | 15.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.2% (±4.3 points) | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.9% (±7.9 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.9% (±10.9 points) | 32.5% | 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 German Flatts against Herkimer County, its state and the nation
| Town of German Flatts | Herkimer County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.8% (±13.5 points) | 41.4% (±6.1 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.9% (±10.9 points) | 32.5% (±5.3 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.2% (±4.9 points) | 26.7% (±2.0 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,022 (±$13,978) | $36,250 (±$5,622) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $728 (±$110) | $823 (±$32) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of German Flatts, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Herkimer County (41.4%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Herkimer County, the Town of German Flatts ranks 8 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 598 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 German Flatts
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of German Flatts | — | 40.8% (±13.5 points) | — |
| Village of Mohawk | 2.6 mi | 14.4% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
| Village of Herkimer | 3.3 mi | 48.7% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Ilion | 4.1 mi | 46.0% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Little Falls | 4.5 mi | 10.0% (±77.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Columbia | 5.4 mi | 20.0% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Herkimer | 5.6 mi | 45.9% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Warren | 6.0 mi | 19.7% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Frankfort | 6.4 mi | 32.1% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Mohawk, 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 Herkimer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Town of Salisbury | 59.6% (±60.1 points) |
| 3 | Town of Winfield | 54.3% (±20.6 points) |
| 4 | Town of Litchfield | 52.3% (±63.9 points) |
| 5 | Town of Schuyler | 48.6% (±20.6 points) |
| 6 | Town of Herkimer | 45.9% (±15.0 points) |
| 7 | Little Falls | 41.3% (±13.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of German Flatts | 40.8% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Town of Frankfort | 37.7% (±16.4 points) |
| 10 | Town of Stark | 35.0% (±30.4 points) |
| 11 | Town of Manheim | 33.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 12 | Town of Fairfield | 31.8% (±26.8 points) |
| 13 | Town of Russia | 31.2% (±21.6 points) |
| 14 | Town of Newport | 27.8% (±25.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Herkimer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of German Flatts 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 German Flatts
Are renters in the Town of German Flatts rent-burdened?
40.8% of renting households in the Town of German Flatts 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 German Flatts spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of German Flatts, NY spends 24.2% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — German Flatts town, Herkimer County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — German Flatts town, Herkimer County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — German Flatts town, Herkimer 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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