How many renters in the Town of Hounsfield, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.6% (±16.0 points) of renting households in the Town of Hounsfield, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.6% (±16.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.7% (±14.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Hounsfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Hounsfield | Jefferson County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.5% (±7.5 points) | 13.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.3% (±8.2 points) | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.9% (±3.7 points) | 13.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.7% (±7.8 points) | 13.5% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±6.9 points) | 9.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.7% (±14.4 points) | 38.4% | 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 Hounsfield against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Town of Hounsfield | Jefferson County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.6% (±16.0 points) | 47.8% (±3.7 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.7% (±14.4 points) | 38.4% (±3.3 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±5.4 points) | 29.2% (±1.3 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,538 (±$9,477) | $46,409 (±$3,971) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,315 (±$97) | $1,213 (±$32) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Hounsfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (47.8%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, the Town of Hounsfield ranks 6 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 313 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 Hounsfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Hounsfield | — | 52.6% (±16.0 points) | — |
| Town of Henderson | 7.3 mi | 44.7% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lyme | 8.9 mi | 32.7% (±52.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Sackets Harbor | 9.9 mi | 47.2% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Adams | 13 mi | 17.3% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Brownville | 14 mi | 50.8% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Chaumont | 14 mi | 32.5% (±58.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cape Vincent | 14 mi | 61.4% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ellisburg | 15 mi | 43.9% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Adams, NY (17.3%).
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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Lorraine | 62.5% (±60.0 points) |
| 2 | Town of Watertown | 61.6% (±18.4 points) |
| 3 | Town of Cape Vincent | 61.4% (±28.6 points) |
| 4 | Town of Rutland | 61.2% (±26.0 points) |
| 5 | Town of Le Ray | 54.8% (±6.8 points) |
| 6 | Town of Hounsfield | 52.6% (±16.0 points) |
| 7 | Town of Brownville | 50.8% (±22.1 points) |
| 8 | Town of Orleans | 50.6% (±24.7 points) |
| 9 | Town of Clayton | 47.7% (±15.6 points) |
| 10 | Town of Champion | 47.3% (±12.4 points) |
| 11 | Watertown | 44.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 12 | Town of Henderson | 44.7% (±25.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Hounsfield 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 Hounsfield
Are renters in the Town of Hounsfield rent-burdened?
52.6% of renting households in the Town of Hounsfield 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 Hounsfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Hounsfield, NY spends 31.2% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hounsfield town, Jefferson County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hounsfield town, Jefferson County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hounsfield town, Jefferson 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 Hounsfield town, Jefferson County, New York (county subdivision:35782, in state:36 county:045).
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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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