How many renters in the Town of Guilderland, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.6% (±6.1 points) of renting households in the Town of Guilderland, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.6% (±6.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.8% (±5.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Guilderland
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Guilderland | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±3.0 points) | 13.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.3% (±4.4 points) | 15.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.3% (±3.8 points) | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±3.9 points) | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±3.0 points) | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.8% (±5.3 points) | 37.2% | 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 Guilderland against Albany County, its state and the nation
| Town of Guilderland | Albany County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.6% (±6.1 points) | 46.8% (±2.5 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.8% (±5.3 points) | 37.2% (±2.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±2.2 points) | 28.7% (±0.9 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,820 (±$5,891) | $54,733 (±$2,138) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,564 (±$74) | $1,313 (±$26) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Guilderland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Albany County (46.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Albany County, the Town of Guilderland ranks 11 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 627 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 Guilderland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Guilderland | — | 39.6% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Village of Altamont | 3.6 mi | 52.4% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Voorheesville | 3.9 mi | 27.8% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rotterdam (community) | 5.0 mi | 41.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Colonie | 6.7 mi | 35.3% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schenectady | 6.9 mi | 58.4% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Town of New Scotland | 7.2 mi | 39.9% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Knox | 7.4 mi | 53.8% (±48.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rotterdam | 7.7 mi | 45.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Schenectady, NY (58.4%).
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 Albany County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cohoes | 48.6% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Coeymans | 47.0% (±15.4 points) |
| 7 | Town of Green Island | 46.2% (±14.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of Bethlehem | 40.1% (±8.0 points) |
| 9 | Town of New Scotland | 39.9% (±18.3 points) |
| 10 | Town of Colonie | 39.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 11 | Town of Guilderland | 39.6% (±6.1 points) |
| 12 | Town of Westerlo | 17.9% (±49.0 points) |
| 13 | Town of Rensselaerville | 14.7% (±63.0 points) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Albany County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Guilderland include them.
The figures for the Town of Guilderland include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Westmere.
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 Guilderland
Are renters in the Town of Guilderland rent-burdened?
39.6% of renting households in the Town of Guilderland 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 Guilderland spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Guilderland, NY spends 25.8% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guilderland town, Albany County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guilderland town, Albany County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guilderland town, Albany 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 Guilderland town, Albany County, New York (county subdivision:31104, in state:36 county:001).
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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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