How many renters in the Town of Ghent, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.6% (±17.7 points) of renting households in the Town of Ghent, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.6% (±17.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.9% (±15.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±7.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Ghent
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Ghent | Columbia County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 33.9% (±18.1 points) | 13.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.8% (±4.3 points) | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±9.0 points) | 10.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±12.1 points) | 8.4% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±8.8 points) | 8.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.9% (±15.4 points) | 48.9% | 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 Ghent against Columbia County, its state and the nation
| Town of Ghent | Columbia County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.6% (±17.7 points) | 57.4% (±6.0 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.9% (±15.4 points) | 48.9% (±5.3 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±7.6 points) | 34.3% (±3.2 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,911 (±$20,166) | $41,816 (±$5,660) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,085 (±$162) | $1,260 (±$72) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Ghent, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Columbia County (57.4%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Columbia County, the Town of Ghent ranks 13 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 601 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 Ghent
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Ghent | — | 40.6% (±17.7 points) | — |
| Village of Chatham | 4.2 mi | 44.0% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Philmont | 4.6 mi | 73.1% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stockport | 5.4 mi | 33.2% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stottville | 5.9 mi | 51.2% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Kinderhook | 6.2 mi | 54.2% (±49.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Austerlitz | 6.7 mi | 43.5% (±56.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Kinderhook | 6.9 mi | 51.3% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Valatie | 6.9 mi | 41.0% (±20.3 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 Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Town of Kinderhook | 51.3% (±20.0 points) |
| 8 | Town of Canaan | 50.0% (±35.7 points) |
| 9 | Town of Clermont | 48.3% (±29.9 points) |
| 10 | Town of Hillsdale | 44.8% (±22.7 points) |
| 11 | Town of Austerlitz | 43.5% (±56.3 points) |
| 12 | Town of Germantown | 41.0% (±22.6 points) |
| 13 | Town of Ghent | 40.6% (±17.7 points) |
| 14 | Town of Taghkanic | 37.3% (±50.1 points) |
| 15 | Town of Chatham | 35.6% (±16.9 points) |
| 16 | Town of Stockport | 33.2% (±26.2 points) |
| 17 | Town of New Lebanon | 30.2% (±34.3 points) |
| 18 | Town of Ancram | 25.1% (±22.8 points) |
| 19 | Town of Gallatin | 11.8% (±60.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Columbia County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Ghent 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 Ghent
Are renters in the Town of Ghent rent-burdened?
40.6% of renting households in the Town of Ghent 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 Ghent spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Ghent, NY spends 26.1% (±7.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ghent town, Columbia County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ghent town, Columbia County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ghent town, Columbia 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 Ghent town, Columbia County, New York (county subdivision:28871, in state:36 county:021).
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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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