How many renters in the Town of Lewiston, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.7% (±15.0 points) of renting households in the Town of Lewiston, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.7% (±15.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.7% (±13.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Lewiston
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Lewiston | Niagara County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.0% (±6.1 points) | 15.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.8% (±12.4 points) | 14.0% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.2% (±3.8 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.3% (±8.8 points) | 12.0% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±5.6 points) | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.7% (±13.9 points) | 39.5% | 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 Lewiston against Niagara County, its state and the nation
| Town of Lewiston | Niagara County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.7% (±15.0 points) | 48.7% (±3.1 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.7% (±13.9 points) | 39.5% (±2.8 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±5.2 points) | 29.4% (±1.1 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,500 (±$22,086) | $35,954 (±$2,192) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $988 (±$81) | $899 (±$20) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Lewiston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Niagara County (48.7%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Niagara County, the Town of Lewiston ranks 5 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 465 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 Lewiston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Lewiston | — | 46.7% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Ransomville | 4.3 mi | 80.1% (±50.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lewiston | 4.6 mi | 37.7% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Niagara | 5.0 mi | 29.0% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Porter | 5.2 mi | 46.5% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Youngstown | 6.4 mi | 56.9% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cambria | 6.6 mi | 19.9% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wheatfield | 7.1 mi | 61.7% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Niagara Falls | 7.1 mi | 58.5% (±5.3 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 Niagara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Wheatfield | 61.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 2 | Niagara Falls | 58.5% (±5.3 points) |
| 3 | Town of Wilson | 52.0% (±23.4 points) |
| 4 | North Tonawanda | 50.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 5 | Town of Lewiston | 46.7% (±15.0 points) |
| 6 | Town of Porter | 46.5% (±20.4 points) |
| 7 | Town of Somerset | 43.9% (±21.7 points) |
| 8 | Town of Hartland | 41.3% (±35.0 points) |
| 9 | Lockport | 40.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 10 | Town of Lockport | 36.6% (±10.1 points) |
| 11 | Town of Royalton | 32.6% (±25.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Niagara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Lewiston include them.
The figures for the Town of Lewiston include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Niagara University, Sanborn.
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 Lewiston
Are renters in the Town of Lewiston rent-burdened?
46.7% of renting households in the Town of Lewiston 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 Lewiston spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Lewiston, NY spends 28.9% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewiston town, Niagara County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewiston town, Niagara County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewiston town, Niagara 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 Lewiston town, Niagara County, New York (county subdivision:42158, in state:36 county:063).
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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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