How many renters in the Town of Liberty, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.5% (±12.7 points) of renting households in the Town of Liberty, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.5% (±12.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 21.9% (±8.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.6% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Liberty
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Liberty | Sullivan County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.1% (±12.2 points) | 13.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.7% (±5.8 points) | 13.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.6% (±9.4 points) | 16.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.1% (±4.4 points) | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.6% (±9.4 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 21.9% (±8.6 points) | 39.3% | 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 Liberty against Sullivan County, its state and the nation
| Town of Liberty | Sullivan County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.5% (±12.7 points) | 48.2% (±5.2 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 21.9% (±8.6 points) | 39.3% (±4.7 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.6% (±4.1 points) | 29.0% (±2.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,750 (±$9,831) | $44,880 (±$6,719) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $917 (±$71) | $1,106 (±$52) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Liberty, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sullivan County (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sullivan County, the Town of Liberty ranks 9 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 632 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 Liberty
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Liberty | — | 39.5% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Village of Liberty | 2.2 mi | 38.0% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loch Sheldrake | 6.7 mi | 91.8% (±14.1 points) | Higher |
| Hurleyville | 7.2 mi | 38.8% (±46.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Callicoon | 7.6 mi | 62.7% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Jeffersonville | 7.9 mi | 76.0% (±37.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bethel | 9.3 mi | 58.4% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fallsburg (community) | 9.9 mi | 100.0% (±64.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Neversink | 10 mi | 53.6% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Loch Sheldrake, NY (91.8%).
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 Sullivan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Bethel | 58.4% (±24.2 points) |
| 4 | Town of Mamakating | 54.1% (±16.7 points) |
| 5 | Town of Neversink | 53.6% (±30.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of Thompson | 50.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 7 | Town of Fallsburg | 47.7% (±8.3 points) |
| 8 | Town of Fremont (Sullivan County) | 40.1% (±22.7 points) |
| 9 | Town of Liberty | 39.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 10 | Town of Cochecton | 29.0% (±21.0 points) |
| 11 | Town of Forestburgh | 28.0% (±26.4 points) |
| 12 | Town of Delaware | 25.4% (±45.0 points) |
| 13 | Town of Highland | 24.3% (±19.4 points) |
| 14 | Town of Tusten | 24.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 15 | Town of Lumberland | 0.0% (±104.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Sullivan County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Liberty 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 Liberty
Are renters in the Town of Liberty rent-burdened?
39.5% of renting households in the Town of Liberty 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 Liberty spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Liberty, NY spends 23.6% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty town, Sullivan County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty town, Sullivan County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty town, Sullivan 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 Liberty town, Sullivan County, New York (county subdivision:42235, in state:36 county:105).
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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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