How many renters in the Town of Lenox, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.5% (±10.5 points) of renting households in the Town of Lenox, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.5% (±10.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.4% (±9.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Lenox
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Lenox | Madison County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.8% (±5.9 points) | 17.3% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.0% (±8.9 points) | 12.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.0% (±7.5 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±7.6 points) | 11.8% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±3.4 points) | 8.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.4% (±9.9 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 Lenox against Madison County, its state and the nation
| Town of Lenox | Madison County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.5% (±10.5 points) | 46.0% (±4.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.4% (±9.9 points) | 37.2% (±4.4 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±3.7 points) | 28.3% (±1.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,015 (±$9,473) | $38,295 (±$3,331) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $935 (±$83) | $928 (±$25) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Lenox, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Madison County (46.0%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Madison County, the Town of Lenox ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 653 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 Lenox
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Lenox | — | 38.5% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Village of Canastota | 1.9 mi | 36.4% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Wampsville | 3.3 mi | 29.1% (±33.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oneida | 5.1 mi | 48.2% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lincoln | 5.6 mi | 47.2% (±64.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sullivan | 6.5 mi | 51.6% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Oneida Castle | 6.6 mi | 25.3% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Sylvan Beach | 6.8 mi | 37.8% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Verona | 7.3 mi | 45.0% (±19.4 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 Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Town of Brookfield | 51.4% (±30.7 points) |
| 5 | Town of Eaton | 48.7% (±21.7 points) |
| 6 | Town of Lebanon | 48.4% (±21.5 points) |
| 7 | Oneida | 48.2% (±8.8 points) |
| 8 | Town of Lincoln | 47.2% (±64.8 points) |
| 9 | Town of DeRuyter | 39.3% (±20.5 points) |
| 10 | Town of Lenox | 38.5% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 | Town of Georgetown | 37.1% (±26.7 points) |
| 12 | Town of Fenner | 36.8% (±24.9 points) |
| 13 | Town of Stockbridge | 35.6% (±36.8 points) |
| 14 | Town of Hamilton | 35.5% (±13.1 points) |
| 15 | Town of Smithfield | 33.3% (±80.6 points) |
| 16 | Town of Nelson | 22.2% (±47.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Madison County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Lenox 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 Lenox
Are renters in the Town of Lenox rent-burdened?
38.5% of renting households in the Town of Lenox 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 Lenox spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Lenox, NY spends 24.7% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lenox town, Madison County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lenox town, Madison County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lenox town, Madison 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 Lenox town, Madison County, New York (county subdivision:41905, in state:36 county:053).
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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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